Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica (March 12, 2021)
Location: Kingston, Jamaica – Chest Hospital in Kingston
Event: A shooting just occurred at the Chest Hospital near Standpipe. Shooter fled the scene and police are conducting a search operation in the area. Shooter is considered armed and dangerous. Exercise increased caution.
Actions to Take:
· Avoid the area
· Monitor local media for updates.
· Be aware of your surroundings.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Kingston, Jamaica
142 Old Hope Rd. Kingston 6, Jamaica
+1-876-702-6000
KingstonACS@state.gov
https://jm.usembassy.gov/
U.S. Consular Agency Montego Bay
Whitter Village, Ironshore
Unit EU-1 (across from Burger King)
Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica
+1-876-953-0620
MobayACS@state.gov
U.S. Consular Agency Cayman Islands
150 Smith Road
Smith Road Center, Unit 202B
George Town, KY1-1010
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
+345-945-8173
CaymanACS@state.gov
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+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
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