One presumed dead, two injured in Maxfield Avenue shooting
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August 19, 2024

One presumed dead, two injured in Maxfield Avenue shooting

KINGSTON, Jamaica — At least one person is presumed dead following a shooting incident near Tewari Crescent along Maxfield Avenue on Monday afternoon.

According to Observer Online sources, three individuals were shot as gunmen exchanged bullets in the area. It is understood that Monday’s shooting is the latest in a series of attacks believed to be linked to an ongoing gang feud.

The incident occurred just hours after a 48-hour curfew, imposed on sections of the area on Friday, expired on Sunday.

More details to come.

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