Protest rocks St Catherine after man found dead after allegedly being taken by cops

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Rasbert TurnerJournalist at Jamaica Star

August 31, 2026

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Protest rocks St Catherine after man found dead after allegedly being taken by cops

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Residents of Harkers Hall, St Catherine, have taken to the streets in protest after the body of a Spanish Town Hospital employee was discovered with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds.

The deceased has been identified as Lenroy York, whose death has triggered anger and roadblocks across sections of the community.

The protest reportedly began after York's body was discovered inside an abandoned building following a community dance on Sunday night.

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