Several residents are leaving the Gregory Park community in Portmore, St. Catherine, amid a flare up of violence.
This morning (August 4), one man was fatally shot, 5 weapons were seized, and at least 10 houses were firebombed.
The man who was shot by the police has not yet been identified.
The incidents took place, despite a curfew in the area.
The curfew was imposed on Tuesday evening, after two houses were firebombed leaving at least 3 people dead.
It is slated to end in a few minutes, at 6 o’clock.
Head of the St. Catherine South Police Division, Senior Superintendent Christopher Phillips said the police will try to help those who lost their homes.
He noted that many residents are leaving the community due to the violence.
SSP Phillips said among those leaving, are criminals.
