Little London residents block road in protest over teen boys’ deaths
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— Residents in Little London, Westmoreland have mounted a roadblock in protest of the two teens who were allegedly killed during a police chase on Friday night.
Observer Online understands that trees, burnt tyres, old appliances and other debris have been used to block the road metres away from the Little London Police Station.
The main thoroughfare from Savanna-la-Mar to Negril is impassable.
Reports are that 19-year-old Javian Black and 14-year-old Tyreke Smith were on their way to the shop on a motorcycle when they were allegedly chased by a service vehicle.
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It is alleged that during the chase they were hit from the motorcycle.
The teens were reportedly rushed to the hospital by the police where they were pronounced dead.
More details to come.
—Kimberley Peddie
