Update: Police have identified the man who was fatally shot at Simmons Land, Fairfield, St Michael, on Wednesday night as 25-year-old Romario Payne of Haynesville, St James.
Lawmen at Black Rock Station said they received a report around 10:15 p.m. of a shooting in the area. According to investigations, Payne and several other men had just exited a car when a volley of gunshots rang out. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died on the spot.
Ambulance personnel confirmed there were no signs of life, and a doctor later pronounced death at the scene. Payne was subsequently identified by a relative.
Police said investigations are continuing and are appealing for public assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or the Black Rock Police Station at 417-7500/7501.
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Earlier story
Police have confirmed a fatal shooting at Simmons Land, Fairfield, Black Rock, St Michael.
It brings the number of homicides for the year to 35.
This is a developing story.
More details as they come.
