Sean Patterson was the victim of a Jamaican murder case that ensued in Jamaica a few days ago.
Sean Patterson is a native of British who passed away after being shot in St James, Jamaica whilst on holiday. Sean Patterson died at the age of 33 and is known to be a personal trainer from west London.
A release that came from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, indicated that they are in contact with the family of the deceased and the local authorities regarding this issue.
What Happened To Sean Patterson?
Sean Patterson was found with gunshot wounds on his upper body and head per reports. Mr. Sean Patterson after being found in a pool of blood was rushed to the hospital but was announced dead.
According to the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Amid the incident, there was a witness who heard loud explosions from the gunshots.
Per media reports, Sean Patterson was approached by a man in possession of a gun whilst he was standing on the pool deck at a villa in Bogue Hill guest house. This was captured around 11:45 local time (16:45 GMT) on Monday.
The investigation is still ongoing. However, a 34-year-old Jamaican from Kingston, Jamaica, has been taken into police custody for investigation. The said person is allegedly reported to be deported from the UK in 2013.
The Jamaican Police have already ruled out the murder case as Contract Killing by some assailants. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Fitz Bailey in his statement said:
Per their reports, it was publicized that the deceased arrived in Jamaica on the 29th of December 2022 with another man from London. They proceeded to stay in an apartment before signing in at the place of the incident (villa in Bogue Hill) on the New Year.
The duo then met with a man who would have a hand in his death. These three stayed at the same guest house but in different rooms. According to the witness who had been taken in by the police, he was present at the scene.
His back was turned to Sean Patterson when he heard several loud explosions that sounded like gunshots. He indicated that he looked around and saw a lone man dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt with a handgun shooting (Mr) Patterson. However, the witness has reportedly fled to hide.