WATCH: Children, teenagers among 6 shot in Kingston Central drive-by

KINGSTON, Jamaica — A shocking drive-by shooting in Kingston Central on Tuesday night left six individuals injured, including two nine-year-old children and two teenagers. The violent incident unfolded at the intersection of Text Lane and Charles Street, where a group of people were reportedly targeted by armed assailants in a vehicle. The attackers opened fire indiscriminately before swiftly fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported thus far. Beresford Williams, Head of the Kingston Central Police Division, confirmed that law enforcement officers are actively monitoring the area to prevent potential reprisals. ‘We are taking a pre-emptive approach to secure the place and ensure public safety,’ Williams stated in an interview with Observer Online. The police have launched a thorough investigation into the incident, though no suspects have been identified as of yet. This brazen act of violence has raised concerns about public safety in the region, prompting calls for increased security measures.