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Jamaica's Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Christopher Tufton, middle, with UNICEF's representative in Jamaica Mariko Kagoshima, right, and Dr. Bernadette Theodore-Gandi, left, welcome the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the COVAX Facility in March 2021. One man, a 64-year-old farmer and construction worker, Donald Green, was shot and killed. WebThe Westmoreland police are probing last night's shooting deaths of two men at a bar in Big Bridge, Westmoreland. All Rights Reserved. The injured five remain in hospital in serious but stable condition. No firearm was reported as recovered from the incident. A section of the woodland in which Andre Hinds, Westmorelands most wanted, was killed in a police-military operation yesterday. WebA farmer of Lennox, Big Woods in Westmoreland was shot dead on Friday night at a bar on the White House main road in the parish. Investigators assigned to the Independent Commission of Investigations' (INDECOM's) Western Regional Office said they have commenced investigations into two separate shooting incidents, by the police, in two days. The cop then pulled his Glock service pistol and returned fire hitting Davis in his chest, arms, abdomen and left foot. The Westmoreland police are probing last night's shooting deaths of two men at a bar in Big Bridge, Westmoreland. WebSeven persons were shot, two fatally, at a party in Sheffield, Westmoreland on Sunday night. Thompson and Fenton were rushed to a hospitalwhere they were pronounced dead. WebThree shot dead in Westmoreland at start of 2022. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Ricardo Jamieson, 34, was chased from the bar Reid among the highlights on opening day of Central Champs, GC Foster College track to have lights installed in the future, Cash incentives on offer for 2023 GC Foster Classic, First test between Windies and Proteas delicately poised, Cycling coach bemoans lack of support from local governing body, Stocks: JPS, Lasco Financial Services lead today's winners, 282 new police officers graduate from training, Chang defends quality of bulletproof vests provided to JCF. He then remembered that he forgot to close his gates and went back outside. INDECOM's investigation involved the processing of the incident scenes, witness canvassing and initial interviews of the concerned officers. INDECOM said enquiries continue to further understand the full circumstances surrounding both incidents. The parish of Westmoreland that has been plagued by numerous murders leading up to the end of 2021 continued on a bloody The AK-47 assault rifle reportedly recovered from Andre Hinds after he was killed in a police-military operation in Westmoreland yesterday. Investigators say O'Neal Christopher Smith, otherwise called "San", a resident of Good Hope district in Negril, was shot dead outside a nightclub about 3 o'clock. Following the shooting death of the brothers in Carawina, Westmoreland, five persons have been taken into police custody. He was in the process of closing the gate when he was pounced upon by armed men, who held him at gunpoint and robbed him of cash, before shooting him to his upper body. There was also a double shooting in Harmony Town in the parish on Wednesday. Negril, Westmoreland. Jemario Fenton, 24, and Henry Thompson, 35, both of Big Negril, Westmoreland. Follow The Gleaner on Twitter and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. These concerned officers will be required to provide a statement and/or attend the office of the commission to be interviewed pursuant to Section 21 of theIndependent Commission of Investigations Act, 2010, the agency said in a statement today. (From left) Henry Thompson, 35, and Jemario Fenton, 24, both of Big Bridge in the parish were shot dead shortly after 9:15 p.m. Copyright 2023 The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited. CVM Television Limited (CVM TV)broadcasts 24 hours of scheduled programming each day. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. These cookies do not store any personal information. The police report that Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime (CTOC) officers were involved in a shooting incident where two Security Guards employed to Secure World were shot at the Sunshine Plaza in Negril. In a release yesterday, the Jamaica Constabulary Force Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) stated that Hinds was associated with the notorious Delete Gang, and was wanted for multiple cases of murder, shooting, arson and other crimes. From the latest in current affairs, breaking stories, sports, entertainment and more; we deliver all the information you need in print, online and in your social media feeds.Continue to enjoy The Gleaner video stories hereJamaica Gleaner@JamaicaGleaner The community of Crowder in Westmoreland was the scene of a triple murder on Wednesday night. WebThe deceased has been identified as 54-year-old Shaun Thompson, owner and operator of the Whitehouse Service Station, in Whitehouse, Westmoreland. Both men were taken to the hospital for treatment, and 25 year old, Dellon Harding, was Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Copyright 2023 The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited. #JamaicaGleaner #JamaicaNow #TokyoOlympics #Fire #PNPJULY 24, 2021: Gunmen take on the police in firefight along Spanish Town Road amid gang-on-gang conflict Westmoreland pastor stabbed to death allegedly by his son 32nd Olympiad gets underway in Tokyo, Japan amid concerns about COVID-19 Prime Minister wants new law to ban corporal punishment COVID cases going up and deaths too! This act put Jamaica on the road to self government and eventually independence. Western Jamaica has recorded four police fatal shootings since the start of the year two in St James and two in Westmoreland which are being investigated by the Independent Commission of Investigations. It's reported that Mr. Smith was An off-duty policeman attempted to repel the attack on Mr Jamieson. March 01, 2023 Photo The police in Westmoreland are on the hunt for clues into the murder of man at the Scrub-A-Dub nightclub in Negril in the parish on Wednesday. Police intelligence indicates that Hinds fled Savanna-la-Mar after the zone of special operations was declared in a section of the Westmoreland capital last month. WebWESTMORELAND, Jamaica -- The family of 25-year-old Dellon Harding, the security officer who was shot and killed while on duty in Negril, Westmoreland is searching for answers. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published. Copyright 2023 The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited. During the search, it is alleged that men were seen running from a house, firing in the direction of the officers. Two men were shot during an attack about 2:30 p.m. Reid among the highlights on opening day of Central Champs, GC Foster College track to have lights installed in the future, Cash incentives on offer for 2023 GC Foster Classic, First test between Windies and Proteas delicately poised, Cycling coach bemoans lack of support from local governing body, Stocks: JPS, Lasco Financial Services lead today's winners, 282 new police officers graduate from training, Chang defends quality of bulletproof vests provided to JCF. The menwere killedfeet from their respective homes shortly after midnight. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 1:08 pm, Mon February 27, 2023 Two security guards shot 'mistakenly' by police in Negril By Kimone Witter Two security guards were shot, one fatally, by the police near the 1:07 pm, Mon Copyright 2023 The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited. Web5:20 pm, Thu April 15, 2021. WebA 40-year-old businessman was shot dead in Negril, Westmoreland on Wednesday morning. The constable reportedly identified himself as a police officer and instructed Davis to stop, however the suspect continued running and subsequently fell to the ground. . A farmer of Lennox, Big Woods in Westmoreland was shot dead on Friday night at a bar on the White House main road in the parish. Both men were taken to the hospital for treatment, where 25-year-old Dellon Harding was pronounced dead. Gov't disappointed as Jamaica sets up initiatives to move towards a republic. @ Ross Sheil for UNICEF. Please don't use the comments to advertise. Now you can read the Jamaica Observer ePaper anytime, anywhere. Investigators assigned to the Independent Commission of Investigations' (INDECOM's) Western Regional Office said they have commenced investigations into two separate shooting incidents, by the police, in two days. WebAccording to a report from the police, about 7:30 am, Bradbury was driving on the Ricketts Street main road when he was pounced upon by men armed with rifles and handguns. Both men were taken to the hospital for treatment, where 25-year-old Dellon Harding was pronounced dead. The incidents occurred in Garlands District, St James on February 26 and Negril, Westmoreland on February 27. Web#JamaicaGleaner FEBRUARY 7, 2022: The Westmoreland police are investigating Sunday evenings shooting death of a couple in Springfield at a fundraiser for one of the victims WESTMORELAND, Jamaica A man who allegedly shot and injured a policeman is dead and an illegal firearm and ammunition seized, following an incident at a bar in Farm Pen, Westmoreland on Saturday night. Both men were taken to the hospital for treatment, where 25-year-old Dellon Harding was WESTMORELAND, Jamaica A businessman was shot dead at an exotic night club in Negril, Westmoreland on Wednesday morning. According to reports, the Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime (CTOC) officers were involved in a shooting incident where two security guards employed to Secure World were shot at the Sunshine Plaza in Negril. An assault rifle and several rounds of ammunition were taken from him. The police in Westmoreland are on the hunt for clues into the murder of man at theScrub-A-Dubnightclub in Negril in the parish on Wednesday. 34 were here. WebHome. No firearm was reported as recovered from the incident. In the wake of these riots, the legislature passed universal adult suffrage in 1944, as well as a new constitution, which was approved by the Crown. The police in Westmoreland are on the hunt for clues into the murder of man at the Scrub-A-Dub nightclub in Negril in the parish on Wednesday. Latest Jamaica News, Westmoreland (McKoys News): Whitehouse Gas Station Owner Robbed and Murdered The Whitehouse police in Westmoreland have commenced a search of the parish for armed men behind the brutal attack on a popular service station owner, who was robbed and then shot to death at his home, on Wednesday night. Sign up for The Gleaners morning and evening newsletters. INDECOM urges all persons who witnessed the fatal shooting incidents to assist in the investigative process, by contacting the Commission's Office with known information or by sending any photos and videos to INDECOM's official WhatsApp number at 876-553-5555.. Heavily armed men went on a shooting spree about 11 o'clock, killing 21-year-old Christopher Scott, 36-year-old Chrissel Hudson and 28-year-old Okeem Bent were killed. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Reports by the Whitehouse police are that shortly after 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, Thompson closed up his business and drove to his home which is located at the upscale housing scheme known as South Sea Park, also located in the community. He has been identified as Andre Hinds, otherwise called Bunny, of a Savanna-la-Mar address. The Prime Minister warns that there could be tighter containment measures The Health Minister floats the idea of mandatory COVID vaccination for Jamaicans $50 million dollar fire at Hydel Group of Schools Court fines PNP activists for contempt in Dr Dayton Campbell defamation case.For unlimited exclusive stories and value-added digital content, Subscribe to Gleaner Premium: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/premium Sign up for our newsletters to get local and world stories delivered straight to your inbox: https://cutt.ly/HzqfUA5Connect with The Gleaner! 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