December 30, 2021– Senior detectives are investigating the shooting death of ten-year-old Jezariah Tyrell, a student of Fleet Street, Kingston who was killed by an unknown assailant/s at her home on Thursday, December 30.

Reports from the Central Police are that at about 2:50 a.m., Jezariah and her relatives were asleep at home when a relative reportedly smelt gasoline and heard strange sounds on the roof. He went to investigate and was pounced upon by intruders, who attempted to gain entry to the house whilst firing at the occupants.

When the gunfire subsided, it was discovered that Jezariah was shot. She was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Investigators are appealing to members of the community or anyone with information in regards to the shooting death of Jezariah to come forward.

Investigation continues.