Two in custody over Denham Town gun attack that left father and son dead

The police are reporting that two persons are now in custody in connection with the deadly gun attack on a family in Denham Town, Kingston.

Their identities are being withheld pending further investigations.

Killed in the February attack was three-year-old Jayce Pinnock.

His father and his eight-year-old brother were also injured and hospitalised.

The father, 31-year-old Kerrio Pinnock, subsequently died.

Reports are that about 1:30 a.m. on February 21, armed men entered Pinnock’s residence and opened fire.

It is further reported that Kerrio Pinnock attempted to escape but was shot multiple times before the gunmen fled.

After the attack, Kerrio, Jayce, and another child were found suffering from gunshot wounds.

All three were taken to hospital, where Jayce was pronounced dead.

Kerrio succumbed to his injuries on Monday, February 23.

The other child was admitted for treatment.

Police say investigations into the incident have intensified.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the Denham Town Criminal Investigations Branch at 876-948-6443.

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