Young Reggae Boy Shot And Killed In Kingston
Friday, April 22, 2022, 10:34 PM GMT-5
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The police have confirmed the shooting death of 18-year-old Omar Laing who was a Jamaica under-19 footballer and also a player for Cavalier Football Club.
According to reports, Laing was celebrating his birthday on Friday, April 22nd when he was pounced upon by armed men in a car who opened fire hitting him several times.
The drive-by took place along Charles Street in Kingston sometime in the evening according to sources.
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The very talented footballer finished off his schoolboy football career as the leading goal scorer for St Andrew Technical High School, STATHS in the ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup competition last year.
One of the highlights of his season was scoring a hattrick against St Catherine High School in the quarterfinal round of the Manning Cup competition.
Laing debuted for Cavalier S.C. months ago and was expected to have a bright future in football.
No motive has been reported for the killing.
See footage from the scene below.
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