15-y-o Schoolgirl Shot In Head, Allegedly By Police

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KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jun 30 2016 – A 15-year-old female student of the Convent of Mercy (Alpha) in Kingston is currently undergoing treatment at hospital after she was allegedly shot by police this morning.

When contacted, the police’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) said the girl was shot in the head some time before 9:30 am. She was travelling in a motor vehicle on Mark Lane in downtown Kingston.

A second student reportedly turned up at the institution with blood stains on her uniform.

The school is said to be arranging counseling for the students.