UPDATE: One man dead, another injured in St Andrew shooting
The cordoned off area where Ackeem Duhaney was shot and killed.
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June 27, 2023

UPDATE: One man dead, another injured in St Andrew shooting

A man has been confirmed dead and another injured following a shooting on Lyndhurst Close in St Andrew Tuesday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Ackeem Duhaney, otherwise called Esco, a mechanic from the area.

READ: Two men shot and injured in St Andrew

Reports indicate that a lone gunman entered an automobile repair shop around 5pm and opened fire, causing people to run for cover. When the chaos subsided, the two men were found suffering from gunshot wounds. They were rushed to hospital where Duhaney’s death was confirmed.

According to a police source, the shooting is connected to a double murder that happened on Sunday morning in Arnett Gardens.

READ: Double murder rocks Arnett Gardens

It is believed that Duhaney was the target of Tuesday’s shooting.

The area is now cordoned off as St Andrew Central police conduct investigations.

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