The Kingston Central Police have pledged to increase their presence in the Text Lane area, in an effort to ensure residents' safety, following last evening's shooting incident. 

Six people, including three children, were shot and wounded

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A Manchester man is suspected to have committed suicide in Craighead District yesterday.

He has been identified as 39-year-old Orlando Murray.

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Education and Youth Minister, Dr. Dana Morris Dixon says support is being provided to students and staff of schools affected by recent tragic incidents.

On Monday, police discovered the mutilated and burnt body of 13-year-old Christiana High student, Shantina Sergeant at her home along the Manchester / Clarendon border

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Shantina's mutilated and burnt body was found at her home in Baillieston, along the Manchester/Clarendon border last evening. Christiana High Principal Leecent Wallace led the school in observing a moment of silence for the murdered teen today.

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The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) which represents the workers, served the notice to the Ministry of Labour yesterday.

BITU’s Vice President, Rudolph Thomas told Irie FM News that the union served claims for improved wages and benefits in October 2024.

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Shantina's mutilated and burnt body was found at her home in Baillieston on the Clarendon/Manchester border last evening.

Shantina would have celebrated her 14th birthday today.

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Dead is Shantina Sergeant of Baillieston.

Speaking with Irie FM News today, Head of the Manchester Police Deputy Superintendent Carey Duncan said lawmen believe the girl's father Lawrence sergeant can assist with the investigation.

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The statement from Director Nigel Cooper comes in the wake of recent tragic incidents involving children.

On Sunday, 4-year-old Shannon Gordon was among 5 people shot and killed by gunmen in Commodore, Linstead, St. Catherine.

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Police Commissioner, Dr. Kevin Blake says investigators are following strong leads in the probe of the mass shooting in Commodore, St. Catherine on Sunday. 

Five people, including a young girl were killed.

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Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness says heavy security presence will be maintained in Commodore, St. Catherine, to prevent any retaliation following Sunday's mass shooting.

The Prime Minister said police presence will be maintained on a long term basis.

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