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BROADCAST NEWS: Shoot-out in New Winthorpes village last night as Police and Soldiers engaged in a gun fight with escaped prisoner, Shanell Thomas aka “Silence”.<\/p>

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Residents in New Winthorpes told BNN the shoot out happened after 11pm. It is alleged that ‘Silence’ also returned fire. (Residents, he is therefore armed and dangerous!!!)<\/p>\n

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He remains on the run as he was not captured last night.<\/p>

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Shanell ‘Silence’ Thomas escaped from the Prison farm at Diamond’s around noon yesterday (Tuesday).<\/p>

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Editor’s Note: Broadcast News in a medium run by veteran broadcaster and former MP Dr. Jacqui Quinn.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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