The crime scene in Tucker, St James, where a mother and her son were killed early Wednesday morning. (Photo: Philip Lemonte)
May 10, 2016
Mother and son shot dead in St James
ST JAMES, Jamaica — A pall of gloom now hangs over the community of Tucker, St James, following the murder of a 12-year-old student and his mother by gunmen early this morning.
Reports are that about 2:45 am the mother and son, as well as other family members, were at their Tucker residence when gunmen kicked open the door and opened fire.
The mother and son received bullet wounds and were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.
The other occupants of the house were not harmed.
A strong police presence is now in the area.
More information later.
Mark Cummings
