Two men were shot, one fatally on Beckford in downtown Kingston on Sunday morning.
January 7, 2024
Two shot, one fatally, in alleged attempted robbery in downtown Kingston
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two men were shot, one fatally, on Beckford Street in downtown Kingston on Sunday morning.
One firearm was also reportedly recovered.
Observer Online understands that sometime after 4:00 am, the men allegedly broke into a wholesale and stole several items. Law enforcement officers were alerted and reportedly faced gunfire upon their arrival.
The police returned fire, and when the shooting subsided, the two men were found suffering from gunshot wounds. They were taken to hospital where one was pronounced dead, while the other was admitted under police guard.