Man fatally shot, girlfriend injured in St Thomas gun attack

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Man fatally shot, girlfriend injured in St Thomas gun attack

St Thomas has recorded its second murder of the year following the shooting death of a chef last night. His female companion was also shot and injured in the gun attack. The deceased has been identified as 34-year-old Micheal Young of...

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