Woman shot dead at father’s nine-night in Ocho Rios

ST ANN, Jamaica -- A 30-year-old US resident was shot dead at her father's nine-night in Fern Grove, Ocho Rios, St Ann, early Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Brittania Reid, popularly known as “Britney”. According to police reports, Reid, who is a security guard, was at her father's wake at approximately 3:30 am when a lone gunman approached her. The lone gunman opened fire, striking her several times on the right side of her body before fleeing. Residents alerted the police and Reid was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. The cops confirmed that Reid's local address was Lancewood district and Fern Grove in Ocho Rios. She is believed to have migrated to New York, United States. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear. No motive has been established for the murder. Investigations continue.