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Tragic Kingston Shooting Shocks Community: Disabled Teen Among the Victims

Shooting on Charles Street, A disabled teenage boy was shot along with four others, hurt in a shocking Kingston drive-by shooting, leaving residents in fear after months of calm.

Kingston, Jamaica — A disabled teenage boy tragically almost lost his life in a multiple shooting incident that rocked the usually calm Text Lane community near Charles Street in Central Kingston on Tuesday night. The brazen attack, carried out by armed men in a drive-by shooting, left four other individuals hospitalized and the neighborhood in shock and grief.

According to Superintendent Beresford Williams, head of the Kingston Central Police Division, investigations have confirmed the “multiple shooting incident”. He stated that police have intensified patrols and are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information that may help identify the gunmen responsible.

Eyewitness Accounts and Rising Fear

Residents described the incident as “unexpected and horrifying.” For months, Central Kingston had reportedly been experiencing a period of relative calm following several community peace initiatives.

“We thought the violence had stopped. Everyone was just living peaceful,” said one resident, still visibly shaken.

The sudden resurgence of gunfire has renewed fears of gang retaliation and sparked fresh concerns about youth safety in the area.

Victims and Hospitalization

The teen victims, whose identitys are being withheld pending family notification, was described as polite, well-mannered, and living with a disability. Friends say he rarely left home and was “caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.”

The four injured individuals remain under treatment at the Kingston Public Hospital, where medical staff say they are in stable but serious condition.

Police have not yet established a motive, but sources suggest the shooting may be linked to a territorial dispute among local gangs.

Community Response and Calls for Justice

Community leaders and residents are now calling for stronger police presence, social programs, and counselling support for traumatised families.

“We can’t keep losing our young people,” one pastor stated. “It’s time to bring back unity and love to the community.”

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Local advocacy groups have begun organising peace walks and community outreach sessions to reduce tensions and prevent further retaliation.

Police Appeal and Ongoing Investigation

Superintendent Williams is urging anyone with information to contact the Kingston Central Police or Crime Stop anonymously. Authorities are analysing CCTV footage and ballistic evidence from the scene.

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Community Healing: What Happens Next?

Residents are calling on both government and civil organizations to step in with employment opportunities, youth mentorship, and violence prevention initiatives to stop the recurring cycle of bloodshed.

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The Central Kingston tragedy serves as another grim reminder of how violence continues to affect Jamaica’s youth, particularly those who are most vulnerable.