Three people were killed in Rose Town, St. Andrew by gunmen in the span of 24 hours.

The gunmen left two firearms behind, one single action 9 mm pistol and one Glock 27 with a magazine containing eight cartridges.

Our news team understands that  the gunmen are known to the police.

While on location, the CVM Live observed a security team patrolling the community.

A relative who was nearby when the third murder happened says she was awoken by the gunshots.

Another resident tells our news team that the killings are a result of an internal gang warfare.

He says youngsters are at the centre of the violence , which he believes is  very worrisome for the community.

The killings have devastated  the victims’ families as they say their relatives are innocent. 

The residents while  acknowledging that a reprisal may occur, are calling for peace.

The police have named  Preston Evans also called Zazu and Dennis Mundel, also known as ‘Ginsing’ as wanted. 

The men are being urged to turn themselves in to the Denham Town Criminal Investigation Branch immediately.