The heartbroken mother of a Briton who was shot dead in Jamaica today has told how her son first traveled to the Caribbean island to meet his family.
Lesley Wright said her youngest son, Sean Patterson (33), had only been in the country for two days when he was killed.
He lived with his fiancée in Hounslow, west London, and the couple planned to marry later this year.
Speaking to MailOnline at her home in Shepherds Bush, West London, Ms Wright (63) said: “I lost my baby. No mother should bury her child.
Lesley Wright said her youngest son Sean Patterson (33) had only been in the country for two days when he was killed
“He went to Jamaica with my godson and one of my best friends and was only there for two days.
“He had the time of his life. He had never been there but sent me a picture of him in the sun and a video of him jumping off a cliff into the sea.
“Sean has family in Jamaica through his father. They are very rich there and he hoped to meet them. He never had the opportunity.’
Officials with the Montego Bay Police Department received reports that the personal trainer was standing by the guesthouse’s pool when witnesses heard “loud explosions.”
Mr Patterson was taken to hospital but could not be saved.
Ms Wright added: “Local police told me that Sean had been at a big party over the New Year and was sitting by a pool talking to friends.
The personal trainer was standing by the pool at the guesthouse where he was staying in Jamaica when witnesses heard “loud explosions”.
“Someone pulled his arm and he shook the person off, but immediately after that about four shots were fired and Sean was hit in the torso.
“I don’t know more details, but he wouldn’t argue with anyone, he just wasn’t the argumentative type.
“I am completely devastated, I will never be the same again.
“He has four sisters and three brothers and he was the youngest. He was born too early and it was a while to see if he would survive.
“But he grew up to be the cutest, sweetest little boy and the kindest, happiest man.
“He worked as a personal trainer and was with his girlfriend for about 13 or 14 years. They were engaged about five years ago and hoped to marry later this year.
“They lived in Hounslow and had a dog. His fiancee is devastated. Like the whole family.
Mr Patterson, from west London, was taken to hospital but could not be saved
“People say Jamaica is paradise, but there is a lot of violence, so many guns and so much poverty.
“We hope for justice and that my son’s killer is taken off the streets where he cannot hurt anyone or destroy another family.
“Sean was a sparkling diamond and when he shone, he brightened everyone’s lives.”
A family source told MailOnline that a man arrested on suspicion of Sean’s murder had previously lived in London but had been sent back to Jamaica.
The source said: “Sean was friends with the man while living in the UK and sent him money, sneakers and clothes when he was sent back to Jamaica.
“We still don’t know what he has to do with it, but he is in custody in Jamaica and appears to be involved in some way.”
According to local media, a 34-year-old man was arrested
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed they were currently supporting “the family of a Briton who died in Jamaica and are in contact with local authorities”.
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