Nain, St. Elizabeth – The Nain neighborhood in St. Elizabeth has been left in shock following the invention of a retiree’s physique in a water tank on Tuesday night.
The deceased has been recognized as Garfield Barnes, in any other case known as “Polly,” a well known resident of the Stephen Run district in Nain.
In accordance with stories, round 5:45 p.m., residents found Barnes’ physique floating in a water tank within the space and instantly raised an alarm. Upon nearer inspection, {an electrical} twine was discovered wrapped round his neck.
Police had been alerted and the physique was subsequently faraway from the tank. Authorities haven’t but confirmed the circumstances surrounding his dying, and it stays unclear whether or not foul play is suspected.
A autopsy examination is scheduled to find out the reason for dying as investigations proceed.
Residents describe Barnes as a quiet, acquainted face in the neighborhood, and lots of expressed sorrow and confusion following the grim discovery.
Police are urging anybody with data which will help within the investigation to come back ahead.