By Clinton McGregor Crime statistics show that almost 200 people have been murdered in Jamaica since . Just days after three persons were shot and killed at a shop in Clarendon, investigators in the parish are now probing a double murder, this time in the Bucks Common community in May Pen. NYPD investigating the scene of the shooting in Jamaica, Queens on July 12, 2021. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. Several videos circulating on social media stood as living proof of the impacts the cruel act had on consumers. CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office has arrested three people in connection with a shooting that killed one person. A mother and her four children were found dead with their throats cut in Jamaica on Tuesday. Photo. Thursday 2nd, March 2023. . Make a comment. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received. He ran and collapsed at a nearby shop. As another shooting spree by gunmen has left 3 persons dead and 4 others nursing gun shot wounds. The assailants then reportedly robbed the serving area before escaping. We have good leads. The Kingston Central police have their hands full this evening. The other victims were also seriously wounded. Wayne Carrington. The police say he was carrying out repairs to his vehicle along the roadway, when explosions were heard. This is criminality to its highest level when we are killing off our females and our children like this. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com. Three persons were injured in Thursday night's attack, two were pronounced dead at hospital. Copyright 2023 Multimedia Jamaica Ltd. All Rights Reserved. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. The Police High Command has urged its members to exercise vigilance at all times given the violent nature of the environment in which they work. She was so nice, she love everybody, Kemishas mother Gwendolyn McKnight told the Jamaica Observer. Lawmen responded to the shooting and the constable and another male patron were taken to hospital in serious but stable condition. Photo. BYDGOSZCZ, PolandYesterday's opening day of the IAAF World Under-20 Championships at the Zawisza Stadium in Bydgoszcz, Poland is one the coaching staff here would like to quickly forget.Five of six athletes in the field events failed to advance in. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. Copyright 2023 The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited. At the time of the 11 p.m. shooting there were around 150 people attending.. #StarNews: The INDECOM is probing the death of a man who was fatally shot in Clarendon yesterday morning by his older brother, who is an active member of. In the first incident, it is reported that about 12:10 a.m. Demeon Elliott, 41, otherwise called 'Fro Fro', a fisherman of Darrett Street in Milk River in the parish, was shot dead by unknown assailants at his home. CNN values your feedback 1. The investigation into yesterdays killing by the police is ongoing - Contributed photo. The killings took place at different areas in Central Kingston. 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"The York Town that we are hoping to come back [to] is getting worse and worse. (Updated at 11:30 a.m.) Multiple gunshots were fired in Clarendon early this morning, reportedly after a large fight. BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP):Boca Juniors and Carlos Tevez have sealed their reconciliation after the striker left for China a year ago. The cops are recommending that proper security measures be put in place when these events are staged. A total of 315 people have been shot and injured in gun attacks so far this . CLARENDON, Jamaica -- Detectives assigned to the Clarendon Police Division are probing the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a senior citizen by unknown assailants in Barnes Pass yesterday. A trio of masked gunmen opened fire in Queens Monday night, leaving four people shot, sources said. 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The deceased have been identified as 40-year-old labourer Christopher Romany, otherwise called Lucky; and 16-year-old student Demaro Gibson, both of Hayes. As atJuly 29,Clarendon recorded 56 murders and 37 shootings. The curfew commenced at 6pm yesterday and will continue until 6pm tomorrow. The Clarendon Police are investigating the shooting deaths of two men in separate incidents in the parish yesterday. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. A mother and her four children were found dead with their throats cut in Jamaica on Tuesday. He was on his farm looking after his animals and gunmen just pounced upon him, shot him and killed him.". Two men were shot and killed in Clarendon in separate incidents yesterday morning. Twelve of the 19 police divisions have recorded a decline in murders. When the shooting ended and the gunmen fled, it was discovered that six people were shot. Olivia Brown - STAR Writer. Eye witness reports say there was sustained gun fire between the Policemen and the robbers for some 15-minutes. Children are hurting because some of them are going without a mother or a father just because of the power of the gun,"he bemoaned. Glenford Miller, head of the Clarendon Police Division, asked for the publics help in solving the case. A 48-hour curfew has been imposed in Hellshire Park in Portmore St Catherine. Clovis Duncan, who fled the scene of the accident, turned himself in to the May Pen police on Clarendon bus driver charged with dangerous driving | News | Jamaica Star MAY PEN, Clarendon Describing Sunday's brutal slaying of four people in Havana Heights as "a whole new level" of the crime plaguing the community, Opposition Leader Mark Golding said he . Several ABMs were out of commission on Tuesday following the brutal killing of a security guard on Monday at the Portmore Pines Plaza. TVJ programme offerings reflect the music, icons, cultures and lifestyles of today's Jamaican youth, and the interests and values of younger and older audiences, providing great viewing for the entire family.SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE - https://bit.ly/2wemqUQFor more TVJ videos visit - https://www.televisionjamaica.comTrusted NewsFor access to LIVE TV go to https://www.1spotmedia.com/#!/live-stream/79336998495For TVJ Merchandise \u0026 Fan Gear : http://tiny.cc/shoptvj#tvjnews #jamaicanewstoday #tvjmiddaynews YESTERDAY'S SOLUTION: Cardi B: Court-ordered service 'the best thing' to happen. A mother and her four children were found dead with their throats cut in Jamaica on Tuesday. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. She has been identified as Violet Thomas-Smythe, a resident of Crofts Hill in. The Jamaica Observer ePaper is available to you at home or at work, and is the same edition as the printed copy available at https://bit.ly/epaper-login, Teen among two dead after six people shot in Clarendon, Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Both men were from Palmetto Pen. The driver, 20-year-old Kevaughn Salmon and his cousin, 17-year-old Janoy Blair, have since died. Jamaica hosts regional forum on prevention of maritime pollution Rowland, a native of Clarendon County, was apprehended in Five Points by law enforcement nearly 24 hours after Josephson disappeared. File photo. Nathaniel Rowland, 24, has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of Josephson, who police say climbed into his Impala because she mistakenly believed it was her Uber ride. "The only way to curb the violence is to get rid of the guns. Reports from the May Pen Police are that abput 12:05 am, the cop was among a group of patrons at a party when two armed men entered the premises and opened gunfire at them. Police have named 23-year-old Rushane Barnett, believed to be a cousin of the slain family, as a person of interest in the killing. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Police have named 23-year-old as person of interest, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. The police have released more details on yesterday's gun attack and robbery at a party in Palmers Cross, Clarendon, in which a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force was shot. Negros Occidental, respectively, early morning yesterday, July 22. "On a day called Emancipation Day,a day when our forefathers fought for us to be free,it is heart-rending and disturbing to know that persons can go and shoot someone who is just trying to make a living. Ms McKnight said her daughter was a caring and ambitious young woman who was raising four children and going to school to be a nurse. A man was shot dead in Nineteen Miles, Clarendon, on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, about 9:30 p.m., gunmen opened fire on persons at a community square in Effortville, hitting four persons. Two boys were among six people shot Tuesday night in the community of Hayes in Clarendon. Kemisha Wright, and her four children, Kimana Smitha,15; Shemari Smith, 10; Kafana Smith, 5; and Kishaun Henry, 23 months, were identified as those killed. (CLARENDON, Jamaica) - A police constable is among six persons receiving treatment at hospital following a gun attack in Palmers Cross, Clarendon early Saturday morning. My daughter was so nice and dem tek mi one daughter from mi.. An 11-year-old girl and a reputed area leader are among the victims.while a 12-year-old boy is among the injured. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. It is reported that about 11:15 a.m., McLean and a friend were the deceased man's farm in York Town when they were pounced upon by masked gunmen who opened fire, hitting McLean several times. 5 Shot 3 Dead in Clarendon, Jamaica 63,212 views Dec 17, 2020 750 Dislike Share Save Television Jamaica 669K subscribers Subscribe Five people were shot three fatally in separate incidents in. This after the fatal shooting of 6 men in the community by members of the Jamaica Defence Force,JDF, yesterday. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Mr. Watt was also a resident of New York in the US. This is something that we must not condone, none at all. Mayor of May Pen, Winston Maragh says residents of Effortville in Clarendon are tightlipped but relieved. The area where the killing took place has been experiencing an overall reduction in violent crime compared to previous years. The shooting happened around 1:15 a.m . One man was killed and another hurt when a shooter barged into a Queens home Monday, cops said. In the first incident, it is reported that about 12:10 a.m. Demeon Elliott, 41, otherwise called 'Fro Fro', a fisherman of Darrett Street in Milk River in the parish, was shot dead by unknown assailants at his . The constable and the other victims have been hospitalised. A member of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group. A 69-year-old Connecticut man is in jail after police say he shot himself and falsely claimed he had been shot during a robbery attempt. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com. "This barbarity is deplorable," National Security Minister Horace Chang told reporters following the apparent homicide. 3. About 12:05 this morning, gunmen attacked patrons at a round robin in Palmer Cross, Clarendon, injuring six persons. Investigators reported that about 10:40, the men were leaving a bar when they were shot by thugs. Home. The scene is still being processed, he told Loop News. The deceased has been identified as 48-year-old farmer Oneil McLean, otherwise called as 'Hunter.' The bodies were discovered in Clarendon parish, west of the capital Kingston, on Tuesday morning.. Copyright 2023 Multimedia Jamaica Ltd. All Rights Reserved. The police in Clarendon are sending a strong message to persons who assault and video violence against students in Jamaica. Marilyn ran and fell but his attackers, who were in pursuit, shot him again before returning to their motor car and driving away. Residents of Riverton Meadows are appealing to the Government for intervention to enhance and improve the lives of the children and young adults. Oliver Skipp and Harry Kane scored to pile the misery on manager Graham Potter of Chelsea, who cannot seem to turn. The police are warning that criminal elements are targeting party promoters and round robin members as they collect large sums of cash. One person is dead and seven others are wounded after a shooting at a graduation party in Clarendon County, South Carolina, the sheriff's office there said. The deceased have been identified as 32-year-old janitor However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email. It's reported that, about 12:50 am, patrons were gathered at a "drink out" at a shop along the Palmers Cross main road when two armed men pounced on the operator of the venue and demanded money. According to a police report, a businessman was in the Chapelton Road area of May Pen just after 4 p.m. yesterday conducting business, when two men armed with guns pounced on him. The Kingston. Two men were shot and killed in Clarendon in separate incidents yesterday morning. 282 new police officers graduate from training, Chang defends quality of bulletproof vests provided to JCF, Man charged in relation to shootout that left policeman injured, FBI believes COVID-19 likely originated from Chinese lab, Death toll from Greece train crash rises to 43, One Don Gang trial: Roel Taylor found guilty of firearm charges, LA County agrees to pay Kobe Bryant's widow almost $29m over crash photos. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. A 24-year-old would-be robber was shot and killed in May Pen, Clarendon, yesterday, and a 9 mm handgun was also handed over to the police after the incident. By all indications it seems to be a domestic matter.. A member of the RJRGLEANER Communications Group. Also please stick to the topic under discussion. The constable and the other victims have been hospitalised. The deceased has been identified as 29-year-old Alrick Williams, a labourer of the above mentioned address. Morant Point Lighthouse 7 Mother dies hours after daughter perished in crashA small community known as Dawkings, in James Hill, Clarendon has been plunged into mourning following the tragic passing of two of their community members, and serious injury of another, in a. 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