Police presence ramped up in Kingston Western, following fatal shooting of four men by police this morning

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

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Five men shot, 1 fatally, in Lilliput, St. James, last evening

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

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UPDATE: 253 foreign nationals who arrived on a German charter flight last Thursday, departed the island today

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

Read More

253 foreign nationals who arrived on German charter flight to leave the island today

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

Read More

Three males killed in separate road crashes on Sunday

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

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National Workers’ Union and JPS to meet again on Wednesday to discuss issues affecting workers

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

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Geology expert says last evening’s quake was an aftershock of one in October last year, and more aftershocks are likely

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

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Minor quake felt in sections of Jamaica last evening

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

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Attorneys representing the Opposition write to PSC for clarity regarding Acting DPP’s appointment

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

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Several charges laid against taxi operator captured on video acting violently towards another motorist

Police presence has been ramped up in sections of Kingston western, following the fatal shooting of four men during an alleged confrontation, this morning.

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that at about 1:30 a.m lawmen responded after explosions were heard at the intersection of Charles and King Streets.

Upon arriving at the scene, they were allegedly fired upon by gunmen traveling in a motor vehicle.

A gun battle ensued and 4 of the alleged gunmen were shot dead.

A police constable was also wounded. 

He is in stable condition at hospital.

Police say five firearms, including rifles, were seized during the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) were notified of the matter.

Read More