According to authorities, five males were shot and murdered earlier this evening following an incident during a football game in Pleasant Heights, Rockfort, Kingston.
According to Kingston Eastern police Chief Superintendent Tommilee Chambers, the incident occurred at a “friendly football match” just around 8 p.m.
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It’s unknown how many people were hurt. The head of police Area 4, which includes Kingston, Assistant Commissioner Donovan Graham, had stated that many people had been taken to the hospital.
Formerly known as Wareika Hills, Pleasant Heights has a history of violence, especially due to lethal gang conflicts.
It was decided early on whether this most recent occurrence is connected to gang fighting, according to Superintendent Chambers. However, she said that the region was making strides in lowering crime and violence.
“We have been having peace in the Rockfort community for over two years,” she added.
