Post by baypress on Apr 4, 2022 12:21:01 GMT
Businessman dies from accidental shooting while hunting in Portland
PORTLAND, Jamaica— A deer hunter accidentally shot himself Sunday morning while hunting deer in the forests of Portland. The deceased has been identified as 52 year-old David Watkins, a businessman from St James.
The Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) of the Jamaica Constabulary Force confirmed the shooting which it labelled a death by misadventure. The accidental shooting took place at 7:00am.
"He accidentally shot himself; it was a death by misadventure. He was pronounced dead at hospital," a representative of the CCU told OBSERVER ONLINE.
Anecdotal reports suggest that Watkins was going down a hill, while holding the barrel of the gun when he slipped. The gun reportedly discharged and he was shot under the arm.