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Security Alert: Jamaica, Shooting Reported

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (October 22, 2020) 

 

Location: Kingston, Jamaica – Liguenea Avenue

 

Event: A shooting has just occurred on Liguanea Avenue 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

 

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