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Victim identified in fatal shooting

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Police have confirmed the identity of the man killed in Wednesday morning’s shooting on President Kennedy Drive, St. Michael. The deceased is 27-year-old Jabarry Stephen Carrington of 2nd Avenue, Thomas Gap, President Kennedy Drive.

According to investigators at the Black Rock Police Station, the incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. Carrington was standing outside a business establishment when two masked men approached on a motorcycle and opened fire, striking him multiple times.

Police officers responded to the scene and pursued the assailants. One suspect was apprehended shortly after.

Ambulance personnel found no signs of life on arrival, and a medical doctor later pronounced death at the scene.

Investigations are continuing. Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or the Black Rock Police Station at 417-7500. All information will be kept confidential.

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