BREAKING: Father and son now dead following Shanty Town Shooting

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Sir Lester Bird Medical Center

Malachi Martin, who was one of the victims of the August 6 shooting at Shanty Town, has passed away.

His father, Kergus Martin, aged 43, also lost his life on the night of the terrible incident.

Martin fought bravely but tragically succumbed early this morning at the age of 18.

He had been on a ventilator and in critical condition at the Intensive Care Unit of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center after being shot multiple times.

Recent reports indicate that his condition has been worsening.

On a somewhat brighter note, the third victim, Wayne Knowles, aged 29 and from Gambles, has been moved from the ICU to the surgical ward. The forth victim has been discharged.

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Comments (16)

  • Hannah August 14, 2024, 7:20 AM

    This is heart breaking smh condolences to the family
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    • Concerned August 14, 2024, 8:13 PM

      What this wife must be going through right now. To lose husband and son. I don’t know what I would do.
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  • Anonymous August 14, 2024, 7:20 AM

    So sad
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  • Denise August 14, 2024, 7:35 AM

    Condolences to the family and friends of both!! May God touch them
    Reply
  • Merlyn August 14, 2024, 7:36 AM

    2 lives gone, lord May the violence in this world end lord!! It’s time for us to get our lives together. I’m these last and final days
    Reply
  • Brenda August 14, 2024, 7:38 AM

    A father and a son. Wow this one hits different
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  • Mark August 14, 2024, 7:39 AM

    No family deserves this. I will you them in my prayer
    Reply
  • Smith August 14, 2024, 7:41 AM

    I hope the person who’s cause the family all this pain gets put away!! Justice for this family.
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  • Anonymous August 14, 2024, 7:44 AM

    Everybody under ya shoulda dey tell he fa lowe people and tap look trouble. Now he get wa he dey look fa
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    • Karen August 14, 2024, 7:49 AM

      sir, it really doesn’t matter what trouble he likes or whatever the case is. Violence is never the answer and never should be the answer. Much less taking a young life like this and also his father. Imagine the pain and shock the family is in. Now picture you and your family in this position. But you can only picture it if you have a heart and based on your comment you don’t have one. May God have mercy and grace on people like you. I hope he change everything about you!!
      Reply
  • Alicia Miller August 14, 2024, 7:46 AM

    A young life should not be taken by violence. Infact violence should never be the answer to anything. Lord restore peace in this land
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  • Samantha August 14, 2024, 7:53 AM

    I can’t begin to imagine the pain in which the family is going through right now. I hope they find peace of mind in God. I pray he touch them and protect them. Heal their heart from this pain they are going through.
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  • Alvin August 14, 2024, 7:54 AM

    Condolences to the family
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  • Uncle willie August 14, 2024, 7:55 AM

    Condolences to the family and friends. Justice shall be served
    Reply
  • Anonymous August 14, 2024, 7:58 AM

    Lost for words as I read this article. A young soul. A father and son. Lord please touch their family
    Reply
  • Faithful national August 14, 2024, 8:51 AM

    Heartbreaking news At a loss for words . Sincere condolences to those who mourn. The PM is right. The judiciary needs an overhauling!
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