JLP condemns shooting incident involving MP and campaign team
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has strongly condemned an incident on Tuesday night in which shots were reportedly fired at Member of Parliament for Kingston Central, Donovan Williams, and his campaign team.
Addressing the incident in a statement on Wednesday, JLP Campaign Committee Chairman, Dr Christopher Tufton said, “Thankfully, no one was hurt and Mr Williams’ security was able to repel the gun attack. The police are investigating the incident. The Jamaica Labour Party strongly condemns this attack on Mr Williams and his team. We urge the police to leave no stone unturned in bringing to justice the perpetrators of the attack.”
He continued, “We are confident that all well-thinking Jamaicans will join us in condemning the incident, which represents an affront to our democratic processes. Mr Williams has been doing a good job in Kingston Central, and he has the full support of the Jamaica Labour Party as he seeks re-election. The unfortunate incident should never be allowed to re-occur.”
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Reports are that Williams and his campaign team were in the vicinity of South Camp Road and Tower Street when gunmen emerged from a vehicle and opened fire.
A vehicle assigned to a member of Williams’ campaign team and a billboard which bears the image of Williams and Prime Minister Andrew Holness were damaged by the bullets.
