This is an archive article published on October 22, 2024
Five killed in shooting at soccer match in Jamaica, several injured
Details regarding the number of injured individuals and the circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear.
The incident occurred late Monday during a friendly game in the capital, Kingston. (File Photo) Five people were killed, and several others were injured in a shooting at a soccer match in Jamaica, as reported by news agency Associated Press. The incident occurred late Monday during a friendly game in the capital, Kingston.
Details regarding the number of injured individuals and the circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear. According to the Jamaica Gleaner, the Pleasant Heights area, where the match took place, has a history of gang violence. In response to the shooting, police have imposed a 48-hour curfew in the vicinity.