A lethal drive-by capturing rocked Hart Road in Montego Bay on Friday afternoon, leaving one man useless and eight others nursing gunshot wounds, two of whom stay in crucial situation.
The incident occurred round 5:45 p.m. when males travelling in a Toyota Axio motor automobile reportedly pulled up close to a bunch of individuals gathered alongside the roadway. With out warning, the assailants exited the automobile and unleashed a barrage of bullets utilizing what witnesses described as high-powered rifles.
9 people have been shot within the assault and rushed to the hospital, the place one man later succumbed to his accidents. The identities of the victims haven’t but been launched.
Appearing Divisional Commander, Superintendent Carlos Russell, confirmed that the police are nonetheless processing the scene and that investigations are ongoing.
No arrests have been made right now, and authorities are urging anybody with info to come back ahead. The motive behind the assault stays unclear.
The incident provides to rising issues about gun violence within the space and highlights the continued menace posed by unlawful firearms and arranged legal exercise.
