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Man fatally shot by police in Portland

A man was fatally shot by the police after he allegedly attacked the lawmen in Fruitful Vale in Portland last night. The identity of the deceased is not yet known. Details of the incident are sketchy, however, police sources have revealed that...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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