Residents in a section of The Pine, St Michael, were thrown into a state of shock yesterday morning following the death of one of their own.
Police said Davonne Jamal Watts was discovered hanging from a crossbar by his mother around 8:30 a.m. at their Smiths Road home. The 23-year-old’s body was found when she entered one of the bedrooms.
As news spread across the densely populated community, several onlookers gathered.
Many of them were tight-lipped. One woman, who identified herself only as his sister, was sobbing outside the wooden home and had to be consoled.
Police public relations officer, acting Inspector Roland Cobbler, said the mother, who was at the home, was in no position to speak.
“At this stage we are providing the family with counselling to help them to cope with this traumatic experience, this significant loss. In addition to this, our victim support counsellors will also be made available to assist the family in coping with this tragedy,” he said.
Efforts to reach out to the family later in the afternoon for a comment were also unsuccessful. (TG)