Murders put Rockfort under police watch
November 08, 2008
The police are keeping a close watch on sections of Rockfort in east Kingston today, following three fatal shootings in the area on Thursday.
Two persons were killed in one incident on Glasspole Avenue early Thursday morning, while the third was fatally shot metres away on Michael Manley Boulevard less than 12 hours later.
Despite the proximity of the murders, head of the Kingston Eastern police, Deputy Superintendent Michael Bailey, says the two incidents were not related.
one man in custody
DSP Bailey said one man had already been taken into custody in connection with the double murder while they were searching for the other killer.
In addition, 230 pounds of ganja were seized during a police operation in the section of Rockfort known as Pleasant Heights yesterday afternoon.
DSP Bailey said the victims included 45-year-old Everton Mendez of Manley Meadows who was fatally shot on Michael Manley Boulevard yesterday afternoon.
It is reported that Mendez, an employee of the National Solid Waste Management Authority, was supervising roadwork along the boulevard when a man armed with a gun walked up to him and opened fire, hitting him several times.
He was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital where he died while being treated.
That killing came after those of 20-year-old Kevin Pusey and Talman Cupidon, 25.
Reports are that about 12:15 Thursday morning residents heard several explosions and called the police....
Author: Gleaner Reporter
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
