Alleged cop killer slain; hunt on for others

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Alleged cop killer slain; hunt on for others

The hunt is on for killers of a policeman who was attacked last night in Maxfield, St Andrew and died early this morning from his injuries. The slain cop has been identified as Constable Kemar Francis. He was attached to the Hunts Bay Police...

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