Gunman storms church gate, woman shot dead during fasting service in MoBay

Worship turned to horror in Montego Bay on Wednesday afternoon when a woman was gunned down at the entrance of a church while a fasting service was underway inside.

The brazen attack unfolded about 2:15 p.m. at the New Testament Church of God on Water Lane, St James.

Eyewitnesses say a man drove up in a small van, stepped out, and opened fire, hitting the woman multiple times before fleeing the scene.

The injured woman reportedly stumbled inside the church after being shot.

Residents rushed to assist her and transported her to the Cornwall Regional Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Persons in the area said the woman was a familiar figure who usually sold books outside the church.

Investigations into the killing are ongoing.

- Janet Silvera

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