British tourist killed by gunman in Jamaica

A 28-year-old British tourist has been shot dead inside a taxi in the Jamaican resort of Montego Bay

A 28-year-old British tourist has been shot dead inside a taxi in the Jamaican resort of Montego Bay

Police said that Melonie Clarke, two teenage family members and an unidentified man were riding in the taxi when the man shot Ms Clarke in the back.

The man jumped from the vehicle and fled.

Ms Clarke, a clerical worker from Birmingham, died in hospital.

Police say they have not established a motive for the killing.

The shooting happened at just after midnight yesterday.

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