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Category: Fatal shooting
Two individuals were shot at a bar gathering in Westmoreland, and one of the victims succumbed to their injuries.
Two tragic shootings in Jamaica left one man dead and another injured in Burnt Savannah, and a homeless man found dead with gunshot wounds in Spanish Town. Road fatalities claimed nine lives in a week, with motorcyclists and pedestrians being the most vulnerable. The New Clerk of the Houses of Parliament addressed financial irregularities promptly.
St Thomas Resident Fatally Shot in Home Invasion in Hanover.
St Thomas Resident Fatally Shot in Home Invasion in Hanover. Police charged a Clarendon teen with sexual assault–In a fortunate turn of events, two police officers and two prisoners emerged with non-life-threatening injuries following a motor vehicle crash early Wednesday morning in St. Ann.
Investigation launched into the death of an American tourist in St. Ann.
An American tourist, Joan Grocia-Tomlinson, passed away in Jamaica two days after experiencing stomachache. Two taxi operators were shot in separate incidents in St. Andrew and Kingston, with one fatality. Additionally, three individuals were detained after a bar robbery in Manchester, leading to the recovery of stolen items and a firearm.
Last week was a real tragedy on the Jamaican roads, with twelve people losing their lives.
Last week, twelve lives were tragically lost on Jamaican roads, including a six-year-old boy and three females. The Road Safety Unit reported 112 deaths in 96 fatal accidents this year, with a 5% decrease in fatal crashes and a 2% reduction in fatalities compared to the same period in 2023. Recent shootings have added to the distressing situation.
Authorities on the Hunt for Lady Musgrave Road Robbers, Seize Firearm.
The St Andrew Central police are pursuing gunmen who crashed into a wall after a robbery. A Smith and Wesson revolver with two rounds was found in their vehicle. In another incident, a mother and daughter are charged with the murder of a farmer. Two individuals have also been charged with a Christmas Day shooting. Three people were hospitalized after a bus collision in St Ann.
Police charged a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting on Howard Avenue.
The victim, 33-year-old Randy Wilson, a plumber at Jones Pen St, Catherine, was found dead with his hands and feet bound with a rope and multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. The discovery was made by residents around 9:05 a.m., who promptly alerted the authorities. Following the police's arrival, an operation was carried out … Continue reading Police charged a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting on Howard Avenue.
Jamaica reported 31 homicides during the week ending March 16, 2024.
Jamaica reported 31 murders in the past week, as per the latest data released on Sunday, March 17, 2024, by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This covers the period from March 9 to 16. The total number of murders in the country has now risen to 223 as of March 16, up from 192 the … Continue reading Jamaica reported 31 homicides during the week ending March 16, 2024.
Jamaican Gazette: News roundup of crime and violence in Jamaica.
Farmer Sentenced to Four Months for Demanding Sex from Woman at Gunpoint Kevon Lewis, a 31-year-old farmer from Slipe district in St Elizabeth, was convicted earlier this month in the St Elizabeth Circuit Court for an incident that occurred on February 25, 2022. On this date, while transporting a 36-year-old woman to an event, Lewis … Continue reading Jamaican Gazette: News roundup of crime and violence in Jamaica.
Westmoreland Businesswoman Allegedly Identified as Gang Member by Police Following Tragic Murder.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Clifford Chambers has revealed that Suddean 'Pinky' Hylton, the businesswoman ruthlessly shot down in Darliston, Westmoreland, had deep ties to the criminal underworld. Not only was she the aunt of notorious gang leader Dwayne Minto, but she was also an active member of the gang herself, having been on bail for … Continue reading Westmoreland Businesswoman Allegedly Identified as Gang Member by Police Following Tragic Murder.