Man killed, building set ablaze in August Town

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DASHAN HENDRICKS Business content managerJournalist at Jamaica Observer

May 23, 2026

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Man killed, building set ablaze in August Town

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Police have confirmed the murder of a man in August Town as well as the firebombing of a home between late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

Observer Online understands that the deceased, who has not yet been named by police, and whose brother was also killed recently, is a relative of recording artiste Etana.

The firebombing and murder are said to be connected.

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