Motorists urged to avoid Mountain View area after reports of heavy gunfire
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October 3, 2019

Motorists urged to avoid Mountain View area after reports of heavy gunfire

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Constabulary Force is advising motorists to avoid the lower Mountain View and Langston Road area, as there are reports of heavy gunfire.

The police said members of a special operations team are currently on scene.

More information later.

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