Ex-JDF member turned chef shot dead at home

Frederick Beckford, an ex-member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) turned chef and restaurant owner, was shot and killed last night at his home at Calabar Mews, Kingston 20.

It is reported that Beckford arrived home about 9:20 p.m. when he was pounced upon by armed men who shot him multiple times before escaping in a motor vehicle.

The police were summoned and Beckford was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The Constant Spring Police are probing the murder of a chef and restaurant owner last night at his home at Calabar Mews, Kingston 20.

The Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) confirmed the reports and told The STAR investigations are under way.

- Andre Williams 

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