Two men who were fatally shot on North Street in downtown Kingston on Tuesday morning have been identified as 23-year-old Micheal Anthony Mitchell of Blount Street and 21-year-old Donald Walters Jr of Dumphris Street both in Kingston.
According to reports, the victims were walking along North Street when they were ambushed by armed assailants. The gunmen opened fire, hitting both men multiple times before fleeing the scene.
Both men were rushed to the hospital. Unfortunately, they were pronounced dead upon arrival.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and law enforcement authorities have launched an investigation. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist with their inquiries.
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