Important Security Information

Embassy of the United States of America
Kingston, Jamaica
October 5, 2009

Important Security Information from the U.S. Embassy

Ongoing Violence in Grants Pen/Shortwood Lane

This message is issued by the U.S. Embassy to alert American citizens concerning ongoing violence in the Grants Pen/Shortwood area of Kingston.

Police have advised that a gang war is in progress in the Grants Pen Road and Shortwood Lane of Upper St. Andrew.  At last report, at least five (5) persons have been killed in the area, and heavily armed men remain.

The police advise to avoid this area due this ongoing gang war. 

Americans should monitor local radio and television reports and stay away from the Grants Pen and Shortwood Lane areas of Kingston until the news media confirms that the area is safe.