Jamaican Reggae/Dancehall singer Christopher Oteng Martin popularly known as Chris Martin is left in sorrow after at least eight people were shot, one fatally at a wake for his grandmother in St. Catherine.
Hours after the incident, he wrote a statement on the matter on Instagram, “My heart is heavy this morning as I reflect on the tragic events that occurred last night at my beloved grandmother’s wake. She was a woman of deep faith and endless sacrifice, someone who taught me the true meaning of love and community. It’s devastating to see violence cast a shadow over what should have been a moment of peace and remembrance.”
His statement continues, “I condemn all forms of violence and extend my deepest sympathies to the families affected by this senseless act. I pray for those involved to come forward and for our community to support the authorities in bringing justice. Jamaica, we must do better. Life is too precious to be consumed by violence. Let’s choose peace.”
The incident took place early Wednesday morning. Several persons are currently nursing gunshot wounds at the hospital. It’s unclear if the artiste was at the event.
This has been the second mass shooting in August, the two shootings are not believed to be linked.
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