Law enforcement engaged in a fatal shootout in Kingston, resulting in the death of four suspects, including a 17-year-old. Superintendent Williams reported the incident, involving a pursuit and exchange of gunfire, also injuring an officer. Similar incidents occurred in Grange Hill and Stony Hill, leading to a surge in violence and ongoing investigations.
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The Jamaica Constabulary Force is responding with full diligence to bomb threats.
Several high schools in Jamaica, including Kingston College and Campion College, received hoax bomb threats, prompting serious concern from law enforcement. Perpetrators' intentions to orchestrate similar events in other Caribbean nations, including Jamaica, have been disclosed. Additionally, several individuals have been charged for firearm-related offenses, with arrests made in connection to assault and a fatal altercation at a construction site.
St. James Shopkeeper Found Dead in Suspected Suicide at a School.
Authorities are investigating a suspected suicide at Catherine Hall Primary School in St. James, Jamaica. Andre Nicholson, a 35-year-old shopkeeper, was found dead with a gunshot wound. In another incident in Clarendon, an unidentified male was discovered with visible wounds to the neck and upper body. Additionally, a fatal three-vehicle crash occurred on Mandela Highway in St. Catherine. Lastly, 60 rounds of ammunition were seized in St. James.
Mother Faces Cruelty Charge Following Tragic Loss of 8-Year-Old Son in Westmoreland Fire.
A devastating incident in Westmoreland, Jamaica, saw 29-year-old Sharone McDonald facing charges of child cruelty after her 8-year-old son perished in a fire. In another tragedy, a police trainee was accidentally shot in St Thomas, prompting a high-level investigation. Additional incidents include a murder case in St Andrew and a gun seizure in St. Elizabeth.
Police have charged a Kingston shop operator with the fatal shooting of ‘Parry’ on Princess Street.
The authorities in Kingston have apprehended and charged Onande Lewis-Harriott in connection to the fatal shooting of Clinton Taylor. In another incident, a police officer was injured during an altercation with a suspect in Manchester. Two suspects have been indicted for a fatal shooting in Flower Hill, St James. Additionally, a taxi operator was shot in Spanish Town.
Third Murder Victim in 2024: Woman Killed in Possibly Domestic Dispute in Portland.
The life of 46-year-old Merylin Whyte came to a brutal end on Wednesday, May 1st. Her body was discovered at the home of her child's father, marking the third homicide in the region this year. Also, a St Catherine mechanic charged with sexual assault of girl under 16.
Police Chief sends a stern message to wrongdoers in Grange Hill, Westmoreland.
Commissioner of Police Dr. Kevin Blake addressed the recent surge in crime, in Westmoreland. He met with students and administrators at Grange Hill High School. Police have intensified efforts, deploying Superintendent Othniel Dobson and setting up checkpoints to apprehend criminals, particularly those using motorcycles for transportation. In Montego Bay, a man was fatally shot in front of the fire station, potentially in retaliation for a previous incident. In a separate incident, a Westmoreland, delivery man was charged for stabbing his co-worker.
The minister of justice urged the Integrity Commission to resolve the issue of the ‘illicit 6’.
The Minister of Justice has urged the Integrity Commission to disclose information about six politicians suspected of illegal financial gains, causing uncertainty among lawmakers. The committee chairman stated that the report cannot be submitted until June, emphasizing the need for thoroughness. In a separate incident, a murder suspect was found deceased in Annotto Bay.
80-Year-Old Woman Sadly Killed in St Ann.
Authorities in St Ann are investigating the tragic death of 80-year-old Sylvia Barrett in a fire, with her hands and feet bound. In another incident, a man has been charged with killing a police officer and injuring a woman in St Ann's Bay. Additionally, a 23-year-old man has been charged with fatally stabbing his cousin in St Elizabeth, and a suspect has been charged in a 2023 fatal home invasion in St Andrew. Furthermore, a joint police-military task force seized over 100 cartons of cigarettes in Spanish Town.
Bartender Fatally Shot During Second Day at Work in Manchester.
A bartender in Manchester was fatally shot on just their second day at work during a robbery. In St. Elizabeth, a farmer was also fatally shot. A 62-year-old man has been arrested for stabbing a woman, and police are asking for help in investigating a 69-year-old man's death. A motorcyclist in Portland died in a crash.
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