Kingston, Jamaica (McKoy’s Information) — Chaos erupted within the coronary heart of Central Kingston Tuesday night after gunmen opened fireplace on a gaggle that included Member of Parliament Donovan Williams, whereas they had been erecting marketing campaign indicators within the gritty Southside space.
The brazen assault occurred on the nook of Decrease South Camp Highway and Tower Road — a unstable part of Parade Gardens recognized for its tough repute. Although nobody was injured, bullets struck a Jamaica Labour Get together (JLP) marketing campaign car, sending shockwaves via the political group.
Eyewitnesses say Williams, alongside together with his bodyguard and members of his crew, was actively participating with constituents and placing up indicators when a car pulled up alongside Tower Road. Two males reportedly exited the car and began approaching the group. Sensing hazard, a vigilant supporter raised an alarm.
In a flash, members of the group scattered. That sudden motion appeared to set off the gunmen, who reportedly opened fireplace whereas retreating to their ready getaway car. The boys escaped the scene earlier than police arrived.
Williams, who flipped the historically PNP stronghold within the 2020 normal election, is gunning for a second time period. However Tuesday’s assault is a chilling reminder of Central Kingston’s blood-soaked political previous — an space nonetheless haunted by the reminiscences of the Inexperienced Bay and Gold Road massacres.
Lately, political campaigning within the space had turn into extra peaceable, with each main events working in the identical house with little friction. This newest incident, nonetheless, has stirred outdated fears.
Police are investigating, and MP Williams has but to launch a full assertion.
