Businessman killed in family dispute, teen bystander injured
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August 25, 2026
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — A family dispute turned deadly on Monday when a businessman was allegedly shot and killed by a relative, and a teenage girl also wounded in the gunfire.
Everton Mendez, 44, was walking along the roadway in Bottom Pen, Glendevon, St James, shortly after 12:30 pm when he reportedly became involved in an argument with a family member.
According to police reports, the dispute escalated, and the relative allegedly pulled a firearm and opened fire.
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