Major Stories

15-Year-Old Girl Among Two Killed in St James

A 15-year-old girl and a 25-year-old man were shot and killed at a house in Roehampton District, St. James on Wednesday, January 12. The teen girl was said to be missing from last year. This double murder follows a triple murder in the parish on Monday night and murder on Tuesday night.

15-year-old Toni-Ann Reid and 25-year old Shane Spencer were fatally shot by unknown assailants. Reports from the Anchovy Police are that about 2:00 a.m., residents heard explosions and summoned the authorities. Upon their arrival, Spencer and Reid were found in a house with gunshot wounds all over their bodies.

They were taken to the hospital where they were both pronounced dead.

Albert Reid, the father of Toni-Ann told our news team that his daughter ran away from home in 2021. He was not aware that his eldest daughter was living in close proximity to him, all this time. 

More details here:

Recent Posts

PM Announces Launch of Community Consultation on Government’s SPARK Programme

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has revealed plans to include a consultative approach, involving community input,…

4 days ago

Jamaica to Establish First Gastronomy Academy at Montego Bay Convention Centre

During the opening of the 2024/25 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives, Minister of…

4 days ago

Three Jamaicans named in West Indies T20 World Cup Squad

West Indies T20 World Cup Squad: Rovman Powell (c)Alzarri Joseph (vc)Johnson CharlesRoston ChaseShimron HetmyerJason HolderShai…

4 days ago

Horse Racing Industry Leaders Reach Consensus After Discussion with Finance Minister

Fifty key figures from various sectors within the horse racing industry, including jockeys, trainers, owners,…

4 days ago

EPOC Chairman Attributes GOJ Revenue Shortfall to Dip in Corporate Income Tax Collections

Keith Duncan, Chairman of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC), revealed that the GOJ revenue…

5 days ago

Judge Ponders Bail Appeal for Murder Accused Jolyan Silvera

The People's National Party, PNP, politician, and land developer, who is a suspect in his…

5 days ago