Sheena Gayle, Freelance Writer

WESTERN BUREAU:

Crime continues to plague the tourism capital following three murders on the weekend, including that of a minor.

The first incident occurred Saturday morning when unknown assailants fatally shot 34-year-old shopkeeper, Ceon Campbell of Paradise Crescent in Montego Bay, at his business place.

Police report

According to the police liaison officer for St James, Constable Richam Davis, citizens reportedly heard a loud explosion about 7:30 a.m., after which they saw gunmen running from Campbell's shop.

It was further reported that during their escape, one of the gunmen fired a shot at a passing motorist which caught him in his upper body. Both men were rushed to the hospital where Campbell died while undergoing treatment. The motorist has since been admitted in stable condition.

Meanwhile, 16-year-old Rodeika Duncan and 25-year-old Junior Jarrett were both shot and killed by gunmen in the Paradise-Norwood community Sunday morning.

A 52-year-old man was also shot and injured in the incident.

All three persons are residents of Paradise-Norwood.

According to police reports, about 12:15 a.m., Jarrett and Duncan were reportedly having an argument along North Street in downtown Montego Bay when they were approached by gunmen, who shot them several times.

During their escape, the gunmen turned their guns on the 52-year-old man.

The police were called and the injured persons taken to hospital. Jarrett and Duncan were pronounced dead and the other man admitted in serious but stable condition.

sheena.gayle@gleanerjm.com