Tragedy struck near the Portmore Mall in St Catherine on Monday night when a taxi operator met his demise in an execution-style attack.
The authorities have identified the victim as Andre McKenzie, 36, a resident of Arura Way in Watson Grove, Portmore.
Here are the facts of the incident according to the police via the Gleaner. At approximately 9:30 pm, McKenzie and several other persons were hanging out along Dawkins Drive when a lone gunman approached him.
Then the assailant allegedly opened fire, hitting McKenzie in the head before fleeing the scene on foot.
The police responded to the scene of the tragedy and found McKenzie lying in a pool of red substance on the ground.
The officers quickly transported McKenzie to the hospital, where a doctor pronounced him dead upon arrival.
Investigators have yet to establish a motive for the shooting. However, unconfirmed reports suggest that the cruel attack may be gang-related.
But the Portmore Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) is currently investigating the tragedy. Authorities are urging residents to come forward with any information that could assist the investigation, helping to foster community cooperation and awareness.
Tragedy in Norwood: Wife died from chop wounds, husband hospitalized after consuming poison.
The St. James police are investigating a possible murder and attempted suicide case in the Greens community of Norwood. This investigation follows the hospitalization of a man from Norwood who allegedly ingested a poisonous substance. Meanwhile, his wife has died from multiple chop wounds.
Investigators have not released the names of the deceased or her husband as they continue their investigation into the tragedy.
It is alleged that there was an altercation between the couple around 10:00 am on Wednesday, which led to the woman suffering several fatal chop wounds.
According to unconfirmed reports, the couple had been undergoing divorce proceedings, and it seems that their situation escalated into a tragedy.