West London man shot dead in Jamaica

Sean Patterson, a personal trainer was found with gunshot wounds on Monday

Beach in St James, the area of Jamaica the 34 year old was staying in (Library image)
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 4th Jan 2023
Last updated 4th Jan 2023

A 33-year-old British man has died after being shot in Jamaica.

Sean Patterson, a personal trainer from West London, was found with gunshot wounds to his upper body and head at around midday on Monday in Bogue Hill, in St James according to police.

Jamaica Constabulary Force told the PA news agency officers from Montego Bay Police had received reports the 33-year-old was standing by the pool of the guest house where he was staying when witnesses heard "loud explosions".

Mr Patterson was transported to hospital but was unable to be revived.

According to local media, a 34-year-old man has been taken into custody.

A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spokesperson confirmed to PA they were currently "supporting the family of a British man who died in Jamaica and are in contact with the local authorities".

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