Murder of British personal trainer in Jamaica 'was a contract killing ordered ... trends now
Police investigating the shooting death of a Briton in Jamaica on Monday say that his murder was a contract killing.
Sean Patterson, 33, a personal trainer from West London, was visiting the Caribbean island on a short stay when he was chased by a gunman and shot several times.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Fitz Bailey said: 'Our investigation so far has theorised that the murder was a contract killing that emanated from Britain. There is no evidence that Patterson was robbed or has any connection in Jamaica.
The commissioner went on to say that the Londoner was well known to British police: 'From credible information received Sean Patterson was well known to the UK authorities and has an extensive criminal record for a number of criminal offences which includes narcotics violence and firearms.'
Lesley Wright said her youngest son Sean Patterson, 33, had only been in the country for two days when he was murdered
The personal trainer was standing by the pool of the guesthouse where he was staying, pictured, in Jamaica when witnesses heard 'loud explosions'
Patterson is pictured in younger days
Local police say Patterson was found with gunshot wounds to his upper body and head at around midday on Monday.
Jamaica Constabulary Force says its Montego Bay officers received reports that the British national was standing by a pool at the villa when witnesses heard 'loud explosions'.
According to a published report in Jamaica, Mr. Patterson was then shot multiple times after a short chase. He was rushed to the hospital but was later pronounced dead.
A 34-year-old man from Kingston, Jamaica, has been now taken into custody in connection with the incident, according to local media. Reports in Jamaica claimed the suspect had been deported from the UK in 2013 for drug offences.
Meanwhile, Patterson's heartbroken mother today told how her son had travelled to the Caribbean island for the first time to meet family.
Lesley Wright said her youngest son Patterson had only been in the country for two days when he was murdered.
He lived with his fiancee in Hounslow, west London, and the couple were planning on marrying later this year.
Local police say Patterson (pictured) was found with gunshot wounds to his upper body and head at around midday on Monday
Sean's mother said: 'He'd been having the time of his life. He'd never been [to Jamaica] before but sent me a photo of himself basking in the sunshine and a video of himself leaping off a cliff into the sea (pictured)'
