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Jerry \u201cSosa\u201d Johnson Hospitalised After Shooting, Family Appeals for Blood Donation<\/strong><\/p>

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Jerry Johnson<\/a><\/strong>, also known as Sosa, of Potters Village, is currently receiving treatment at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre after being shot on Sunday night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has since undergone surgery and is now in urgent need of blood. His family has issued a public appeal on social media, asking anyone able to donate to come forward. Johnson’s <\/a><\/strong>blood type is A+.<\/p>

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Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting are still unclear. Antigua.news will provide updates as more information becomes available.<\/p>

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