A deadly confrontation between Jamaican security forces and armed individuals in the Brown’s Lane area of Granville, St James, resulted in three fatalities early on New Year’s Day, including a four-year-old child, according to official reports from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
The incident unfolded when a joint police-military team responded to multiple reports of explosions and illegal firearm discharges in the community. Acting on intelligence indicating planned illegal gun salutes, security personnel encountered armed subjects who allegedly opened fire upon their arrival, prompting an exchange of gunfire.
Following the altercation, two adult males were discovered with fatal gunshot wounds and were subsequently pronounced dead at a nearby medical facility. Authorities confirmed the seizure of a high-powered rifle from the scene. Tragically, a young child also perished in the incident, while a 68-year-old woman sustained injuries and received medical treatment.
The JCF issued an official statement expressing profound regret for the child’s death and extending condolences to the affected family, while simultaneously emphasizing concern for all civilian casualties. The force has maintained a visible presence in the area to preserve public order and prevent further escalation.
In response to the shootings, Granville residents organized protests alleging excessive use of lethal force by law enforcement personnel. Official investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are currently underway, with oversight bodies conducting thorough examinations. The identities of the deceased males remain pending formal verification.