KINGSTON, JAMAICA Man was shot shortly after attempting to rob a store. An armed bystander didn’t hesitate and shot him during the escape attempt, hitting him directly in the head.
Jamaica has long struggled with extremely high levels of violent crime, with firearms playing a major role. Armed assaults, gang activity, and gun-related murders are a daily occurrence on the island. Although the government is actively trying to combat the problem, the sheer number of illegal weapons in circulation makes it a challenge that could take decades to overcome.
