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The United Progressive Party candidate for St John’s Rural East Sean Bird is expressing concern over the murder which took place outside the Clare Hall Secondary school on Thursday afternoon.<\/p>

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It is alleged that Allan Dowdie was sitting under a shed in the company of a school child when he was shot.<\/p>\n

According to Bird, the incident further strengthens his appeals for the issue of delinquency to be given urgent attention as more young men are turning to violence.<\/p>

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Bird said, “I have been warning for a few years about the increase in delinquency in the constituency. It was about 2 weeks ago that while in the area a young man got very aggressive, in a confrontational manner about wanting at least $1000 from politicians.<\/p>

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When asked if he wanted a job, he said no, his job is smoking weed and drinking rum.”<\/p>\n

The political hopeful says these young people remain at risk and in need of direct intervention, adding that the incident is as a result of the frustration and hopelessness that is increasing across the twin island state.<\/p>

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The UPP candidate extends condolences to the family of the deceased.<\/p>\n

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