During a Valentine’s Day party on Beckford Street in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, four people, including two women, were shot and injured at a popular bar.
The incident occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The victims, all residents of Westmoreland, were taken to the hospital for treatment.
According to the police, the victims were attending a party at a popular bar on Beckford Street, Savanna-La-mar, when a motorcycle carrying two men arrived.
The men then brandished firearms and opened fire at the crowd, causing patrons to flee for cover. The police have not determined a motive for the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.
A deadly Altercation in Clarendon left a 62-year-old farmer dead.
A tragic altercation unfolded in Clarendon, Jamaica, as two elderly men engaged in a fight, resulting in the death of one and the arrest of the other. The victim, 62-year-old farmer Boneta Stewart, known as ‘Mickie-Mouse’, succumbed to stab wounds inflicted during the dispute.
The alleged perpetrator, 61-year-old fisherman Michael Foster, also known as ‘Racing,’ is now in police custody, facing a murder charge.
The authorities recovered a knife, believed to be the murder weapon, at the scene of the incident. This unfortunate event has left the community in mourning and serves as a solemn reminder of the devastating consequences of conflict.
Arrest Made After Uncovering Illegal Firearm and Ammunition.
A man from St. Catherine was taken into police custody following the discovery of an illegal firearm and ammunition in his possession in the Red Hills community, St. Andrew, on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
The Red Hills police reported that the incident transpired during a joint police and military operation in the Rock Hall Square and Red Hills communities.
The individual’s behavior raised suspicion among the security officers, prompting them to approach and conduct a thorough search.
Upon searching the suspect, law enforcement discovered a Taurus pistol with an attached magazine containing 11 rounds of ammunition.
The authorities have chosen to withhold the suspect’s identity as they continue their investigation and prepare formal charges.
Police Seize Illegal Firearm and Ammunition in Olympic Gardens on Valentine’s Day.
An illegal firearm and several rounds of ammunition were seized by the police on Valentine’s Day during an operation in Olympic Gardens, Kingston 11.
According to the Olympic Gardens Police, a team of law enforcement officers was on an operation along Wint Road when they searched a premise sometime after 4:00 p.m.
During the search, a Glock 9mm pistol, fitted with a magazine containing five rounds, was found at the rear of the premises under a sheet of zinc.
The weapon was subsequently retrieved; however, no one was arrested regarding the seizure. The investigations are ongoing.