From RCIPS

UPDATE:

Now that family has been notified, police can confirm the identity of the man who was fatally wounded in the shooting incident that occurred on Sunday 27 October in George Town.

He is, Jason Johnson, a 36-year-old Jamaican national, who was living and working in the Cayman Islands.

The police extend their condolences to the family and friends of Mr Johnson.

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28 October:

Around 8:30PM last night, Sunday 27 October, police responded to the vicinity of Bronze Road, George Town, where it was reported that a man had been shot.

It was reported that the man was outside his residential address when the incident occurred, and was then transported to the George Town Hospital by private vehicle, where he was pronounced deceased by the attending doctor.

The victim, a 36-year-old man, is a Jamaican national. He has family in the Cayman Islands who have been notified but until his wider family in Jamaica are notified, RCIPS will not publish his details. RCIPS extend their condolences to the family.

Police units attended the scene last night, and a cordon was put in place as they carried out investigations.  Officers remain on scene today while completing forensic assessment and collection of evidence.  Police ask persons to respect the cordon and stay clear of the area. 

Detectives are currently investigating the matter. It is believed that the murder was the result of a local dispute, and does not appear to be gang related.  As an added precaution the community can expect to see increased police presence and patrols in the vicinity.  No arrests have yet been made, and investigators are encouraging witnesses to come forward and assist with the investigation.

If anyone was a witness to this incident or has any information about the incident, police encourage persons to contact 911, or the RCIPS Major Incident Room (MIR) on 649-2930.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app. 

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