It has been identified as that of Joseph Williams, 55, of Mount Salus.

The CCN is reporting that about 8:30 a.m., a resident saw Mr. Williams’ body in a gully in the community and called the police. It was examined by investigators and found to be in an early state of decomposition. An on-the-spot post mortem proved inconclusive. The body was removed to the morgue.

The Stony Hill Police are investigating.

Dead is 32 year-old Jermaine Miller.

Reports received by the CCN are that about 4:00 a.m., residents heard a commotion coming from Miller’s residence and called the police.  On arrival of lawmen, Miller’s body was found in the yard with stab wounds and his head bashed in.  The crime scene was processed and the body removed to the morgue.

Investigation continues.

Dead are Alvo Campbell of Butts Crescent and an unidentified man.

Reports received by the Constabulary Communication Network are that about 6:30 a.m., a team of lawmen was on operation in the Butts Crescent area.  During the exercise, three men who were seen in a section of the community opened gunfire at the team.  The officers took cover and returned the fire hitting two of their attackers; the other escaped.  One 9mm Smith & Wesson pistol containing twelve rounds of ammunition was taken from one of the injured men, who was

later identified as Campbell. Eleven 9mm and four .38 cartridges were found in the unidentified man’s pocket.  The injured men were taken to hospital where Campbell was pronounced dead and the other man died while being treated.  

The Bureau of Special Investigations has commenced a probe.

He is of dark complexion, medium build and about 178 centimetres (5 feet 10 inches) tall.

Information received by the CCN is that Atkins, who works and lives at Waterloo Apartments, was discovered missing by a relative who went to the premises. Efforts to contact him since have proven futile. His mode of dress at the time he went missing is not known.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Hughroy Atkins is being asked to contact the Half Way Tree Police at 926-8184, police emergency 119 numbers or the nearest police station.

Information gleaned by the CCN is that about 11:30 p.m., Wilson was standing at a shop in the community when he was approached by three men armed with guns who shot him several times, killing him on the spot; they then fled the area. The police were called, the crime scene processed and the body removed to the morgue.

Investigation continues.

Dead is Clive Grant otherwise called “Garvey” of Bay Farm Road, Kingston 11.

The CCN is reporting that about 4:15 p.m., Grant was at his work place when he was approached by a man posing as a customer. Following a brief conversation, the man pulled a firearm from his waistband and shot him; then fled the area. Grant died on the spot. The police were called and they arrived and processed the crime scene and the body was removed to the morgue for post mortem.

The Constant Spring Police are investigating.

Dead is 55-year-old, housing developer, Jeffery Fanning.       

Information received by the CCN is that about 12:00 p.m., Mr. Fanning was sitting in his yard when he was pounced on and shot repeatedly by unknown assailants. He died on the spot. The police were called and on their arrival, they processed the crime scene and the body was removed to the morgue.

Detectives investigating are appealing to anyone who may have information about the killer/s or their whereabouts to contact the Montego Bay CIB at 684-9315, Crime Stop at 311, Kingfish at 811, police 119 emergency numbers or the nearest police station.

Dead is Dwayne Lewis, 19, otherwise called “Reds”, while in police custody is a 19-year-old man both of Reapers Road.

Information gleaned by the CCN is that about 2:40 p.m., the team was patrolling the community when they accosted a group of men who pulled guns and opened fire at them. The crime fighters return the fire and during an exchanged of bullets, Lewis was hit; a .38 Smith and Wesson revolver – serial number 285231 – containing four cartridges was taken from him. He was taken to the Kingston Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Following a search of the area by the joint team, the 19-year-old man was found hiding in a section of a building. He was positively identified as one of the shooters and was subsequently arrested.

The Bureau of Special Investigations has commenced a probe.

She is of brown complexion, stout build and about (4 feet 5 inches) tall.

Reports received by the CCN are that about 5: 00 a.m., Kensha left home for school and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time she went missing she was wearing white tunic, blue blouse, black shoes and navy blue socks.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Kensha Palmer is being asked to contact the Constant Spring police at 924-1421, police 119 emergency numbers or the nearest police station.