Clarendon funeral home operator killed during fight

A funeral home operator was shot dead in Palmers Cross, Clarendon, on Tuesday,  reportedly during a fight.

The deceased has been identified as 42-year-old Sherwayne Williams also known as 'Baaba' of a New Town address in Hayes in the parish.

Williams was the owner of Rising Footprints Funeral Home.

Reports from the Hayes Police are that about 10:45 a.m., Williams and a man, who is a licensed firearm holder,  got into an argument that became physical.

During the fight the man’s firearm reportedly went off accidentally, hitting Williams in the upper body.

Williams was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Tributes have been pouring in on social media, with many people describing Williams as a kind-hearted, soft-spoken and humble individual who was undeserving of such tragic demise.

Up to August 24, a total of 52 civilians were killed in Clarendon.

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