Man Killed, Another Injured in Gun Attack at Makeshift Bar in Manchester

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A gun attack at a makeshift bar in Hillside, Knockpatrick, Manchester, on Friday night left one man dead and another injured.

The deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Ricardo Williams, also known as ‘Ricky,’ a resident of Hillside.

The shooting occurred shortly after 9:00 p.m. when Williams and another man were at the bar. Gunmen opened fire on the two men, both of whom were rushed to the hospital. Williams was pronounced dead, while the other man was admitted for treatment, his condition remaining unknown.

The attack comes just over two months after Williams’ brothers, Sanjay and Andre Williams, were charged in connection with the murder of 46-year-old Kevin Brown, also known as ‘Trees,’ on Green Street in Knockpatrick.

Local residents have expressed concerns over the rising violence in the area, which has disrupted the social atmosphere and nightlife in Knockpatrick and neighboring communities. One resident, who asked to remain anonymous, noted that the ongoing violence is negatively affecting the livelihood of law-abiding citizens and their ability to go out freely.

“This violence is affecting everyone, especially those who are just trying to live their lives and work hard,” the resident said, calling on the police to intensify efforts to target the criminals behind these acts of violence.

This incident marks the second murder in the parish within a week. Last Friday, Holmwood Technical High School bus driver Rohan Gentles was also shot dead on the school compound in northeast Manchester.

Since the start of the year, the parish has recorded 46 murders, contributing to the ongoing concerns about crime in the region.

The police have not yet made any arrests in connection with Friday night’s shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.