Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (October 29, 2020)
Location: Kingston, Jamaica – Hope Road and Phoenix Avenue
Event: A shooting occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. at Hope Road and Phoenix Avenue near Andrews Memorial Hospital and Devon House in Kingston, Jamaica. The area has been cordoned off by the police and there is an ongoing investigation.
Actions to Take:
· Avoid the area.
· Monitor local media for updates.
· Be aware of your surroundings.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
142 Old Hope Rd. Kingston 6, Jamaica
+1-876-702-6000
KingstonACS@state.gov
https://jm.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consular Agency Montego Bay
Whitter Village, Ironshore
Unit EU-1 (across from Burger King)
Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
+1-876-953-0620
MobayACS@state.gov
U.S. Consular Agency Cayman Islands
150 Smith Road
Smith Road Center, Unit 202B
George Town, KY1-1010
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
+345-945-8173
CaymanACS@state.gov
· State Department - Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
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