UPDATE:
The man who was shot and killed at Crab Hill, St Lucy last night has been identified as Shamar Michael Inniss, 28 years, of Church Village, St Philip and French Village, St Peter.
According to police, they received an anonymous call around 9:25 p.m. that several gunshots had been heard in the Crab Hill area and had seen a person clad in a winter coat and wearing a ski mask lying on the road with a rifle next to them.
When police units arrived at the scene, the body of a male was discovered, medical assistance was sought and death subsequently pronounced. Inniss was identified by a relative.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist police is asked to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the District E Police Station at 419-1730, 419-1747 or the Crab Hill Police Station at 310-7700.
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There are reports of a shooting death at Crab Hill, St Lucy.
Initial information reaching The Nation is that the incident occurred during an attempted robbery last night. The victim was reportedly killed by a licensed firearm owner.
More details as they come.