High-level probe launched following quadruple murder in Planters Hall

The Major Investigations Division (MID), has launched a high-level probe into the circumstances surrounding the killing of three men, and a woman, by unknown assailant(s) in Planters Hall district, Old Harbour, St. Catherine on Friday, December 11.

The deceased have been identified as; 31-year-old Richard Wright otherwise called ‘Richie’, 27-year-old Omar Wright otherwise called ‘Buss Head’, 49-year-old Lester Harvey all farmers of Rhule Town district, Old Harbour, St. Catherine, and a female known only as ‘Nordia’ of a Chapleton, Clarendon address.

Police reports are that about 1:30 a.m., residents heard explosions and summoned the police.

Upon their arrival, the four were seen lying in a pool of blood with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were all pronounced dead.

Investigators are appealing to anyone with information to contact the Major Investigations Division (MID) 876-758-5048, police 119 emergency number, Crime Stop 311 or the nearest Police Station.

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