Gunfire in Pinelands damages home, injures resident

A community in Smith Road, Pinelands, St Michael was shaken by gunfire, resulting in damage to a property and minor injuries to a female resident.

At approximately 2:07 a.m., police responded to reports of shots being fired in the neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a house was damaged. A female occupant of the residence suffered a facial injury after being struck by a fragment, caused by the gunfire.

Police are continuing investigations into the incident and are appealing to the public for assistance.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information should contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the District ‘A’ Police Station at 430-7242 or 430-7246.