“Construction Workers Shot Dead, Ayon Richards and Oniel Spencer, in Hanover Cookshop Attack”

Two construction workers were killed and three others injured in a shooting at a cookshop in Green Island, Hanover. The incident occurred shortly after a peace march was held to address the lawlessness in the community. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the police are urging residents with information to come forward. The police commander for Hanover also highlighted the ongoing issue of gang violence in other parts of the parish. jamaica-gleaner.com reported

In an unfortunate incident that highlights the alarming state of criminality in the country, two construction workers were fatally shot, and three others sustained gunshot wounds during an attack at a cookshop along the Industry Cove main road in Green Island, Hanover. This violent act occurred shortly after residents of the same community organized a peace march to draw attention to the rampant lawlessness plaguing their area. Superintendent Sharon Beeput, the police commander for Hanover, expressed deep concern over the incident and emphasized the need for community members to come forward with any information they may have regarding the motive behind the shooting. The victims, identified as 27-year-old Ayon Richards and Oniel Spencer, were employed as plumbers at a multimillion-dollar hotel construction site in Green Island. Preliminary investigations have yet to ascertain the exact reason behind the attack, urging residents who have knowledge of the incident to report it to the authorities. Beeput stressed the importance of the entire community working together to remove these dangerous criminals from the streets.

According to reports, the gunman approached Richards and Spencer, who were seated near each other inside the eatery, and opened fire, causing fatal injuries to both individuals. As other patrons scrambled to escape, three individuals sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. All five victims were promptly rushed to the hospital, where Richards and Spencer were tragically pronounced dead, while the remaining three were admitted and treated for their injuries.

Meanwhile, as this unfortunate incident unfolded in the western part of the parish, the eastern section was placed under a 48-hour curfew due to escalating gang violence in areas such as Hopewell and McQuarry. Superintendent Beeput expressed concern over the prevalence of scamming activities in these regions and urged residents to consider the violence and its impact, rather than solely being enticed by the financial gains associated with such illegal practices. Beeput emphasized the importance of restoring order in Hanover but stressed that the police alone cannot achieve this; they require the support of law-abiding citizens.

In addition, Beeput called out Obrian Garvey and Jermaine ‘Punky’ Stephens, who are both wanted for various crimes committed in the parish. Urging both individuals to surrender to the nearest police station within the next 48 hours, Beeput emphasized the urgency of speaking with them..