Nine individuals were reportedly shot, with one fatality, as a gunman opened fire on patrons at a bar and lounge along Shortwood Road in St. Andrew on Tuesday night, May 21, 2024.
Tragically, a woman succumbed to her injuries in the attack.
According to accounts, around 11:30 p.m., the assailant entered the establishment and began firing upon the patrons.
Following the cessation of the shooting, nine individuals, including four women, sustained gunshot wounds.
Law enforcement responded promptly, and the victims were swiftly transported to a medical facility.
At present, authorities have not determined the motive for the shooting.
The St. Andrew North police force is currently conducting an investigation into the matter.
The media Fraternity Mourns the Loss of RJRGLEANER Journalist Job Nelson in a Tragic Gun Attack.
The Kingston Western Police are actively working to piece together the details surrounding the tragic shooting of esteemed journalist Job Nelson in order to establish the motive behind this devastating incident.
The 53-year-old RJRGleaner journalist was fatally shot by unidentified individuals while on Spanish Town Road on the night of Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Senior Superintendent Michael Phipps, the head of the Kingston Western Police, had reported that at approximately 11 p.m., Mr. Nelson came to a stop at a traffic light on Spanish Town Road when a car pulled up beside his vehicle, and the occupants opened fire, striking him multiple times.
Despite his efforts to drive himself to the hospital, Mr. Nelson’s vehicle crashed along Collie Smith Drive. Tragically, he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Tragic Loss: Policeman Dies While on Duty at Police Station.
A Tragic Loss at Half-Way Tree Police Station in St Andrew
The entire law enforcement community at Half-Way Tree Police Station in St Andrew is deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of one of their own on Tuesday night, May 21, 2024.
The deceased officer, Sergeant Christopher Gordon, will be dearly missed by his colleagues and loved ones.
According to reports, Sergeant Gordon had mentioned feeling tired and had gone to rest. Tragically, when someone tried to reach him and received no response, they discovered him unresponsive.
Despite the swift efforts of his colleagues to rush him to the hospital, it was regrettably too late, and Sergeant Gordon was pronounced deceased.
Friends and colleagues recollected him as a healthy and vibrant individual, which makes his passing even more shocking for the community.
In this difficult time, the entire Jamaica Constabulary Force mourns Sergeant Christopher Gordon’s death and extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
The bullet-riddled body of a Hanover man was found at his home.
HANOVER, Jamaica – An investigation has been launched by the Lucea police department in Hanover following the discovery of a man’s body at his residence with multiple gunshot wounds. The deceased, identified as Bruce Allen, also known as ‘Bigs,’ 45, of Kew Top, Lucea, in Hanover, was found by a resident on Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024.
Community reports indicate that on Sunday, May 19, 2024, explosions were heard near Allen’s home around 9:15 p.m., yet no action was taken at the time. It wasn’t until Wednesday morning, May 22, 2024, that the tragic discovery was made, prompting the resident to alert the authorities.
The motive behind the shooting remains unknown at this time, and the police are actively pursuing the investigation.
Tragic Suspected Suicide of 12-Year-Old Boy in St Ann.
Tragic Incident in St Ann, Jamaica
The police in St Ann are currently investigating a suspected case of suicide involving 12-year-old Aaron Richards, a student of Marcus Garvey Technical High School. The distressing event took place at the boy’s residence in Forte George district, Claremont, St Ann, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
Authorities reported that the tragic incident occurred when relatives discovered Aaron hanging from a balcony around 4:09 p.m. Police promptly responded, and the body was removed to the morgue.
This is truly a heartbreaking situation, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of young Aaron during this difficult time.
Fatal Shooting of 22-Year-Old Man in Nutshell, Ewarton.
Police in St. Catherine have launched an investigation into the tragic shooting of a young man outside his residence in Nutshell, Orangefield, Ewarton, on the evening of Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
The victim, identified as 22-year-old laborer Eratteen Christie, lost his life in the incident.
At present, authorities have not been able to determine the motive behind the killing.
The Linstead Criminal Investigation Branch is leading the inquiry into this tragic homicide.
Reportedly, Christie left his home around 8 p.m. following a phone call. Subsequently, two individuals met him outside the residence, and shortly after, residents heard gunfire.
Upon investigation, residents found Christie lying on the ground with gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Following this horrendous discovery, law enforcement officers promptly attended the scene, conducted their investigations, and subsequently removed the body for further processing at a funeral home.