UPDATE: Chang visits Horizon Park crime scene
Investigators on scene in Horizon Park, St Catherine
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June 11, 2020

UPDATE: Chang visits Horizon Park crime scene

KINGSTON, Jamaica— National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang has joined the strong contingent of security personnel now on the ground in Horizon Park, St Catherine where members of a police team were attacked by gunmen this morning.

Two officers died while another two are being treated.

OBSERVER ONLINE understands that the team of 11 were conducting an operation, based on intelligence, when they were attacked by gunmen who were heavily armed. 

More information later.

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