A State of Public Emergency (SOE) has been declared in Rockfort and East Kingston​.

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) said it is in response to Sunday night’s act of terror that has disrupted the peace and safety of Rockfort residents.

7 people were shot, 5 fatally in the area.

The boundaries of the SOE include Michael Manley Boulevard, South Camp Road, Vineyard Road, Diana Drive, Lexington Avenue, Deanery Road, Mountain View Avenue and the imaginary irregular line to the shared parish border of St. Andrew and St. Thomas.

The OPM said the Government and the security forces will continue to take all necessary actions to protect the safety of residents and restore normalcy in East Kingston.