News April 14 2026

Probe deepens after Carnival night erupts in gunfire

Updated 1 hour ago 3 min read

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Vlogger Jhadee ‘Jaii Frais’ Richards, one of three people shot during the chaos.

Investigators probing Sunday night’s shooting at the Big Wall Carnival after-party say it is still “very early days as it relates to charges”, even as eyewitness accounts, reported security gaps, and the experience of an injured American visitor intensify scrutiny on safety at major entertainment events. The event, staged for several years after the Carnival road march, was held this year at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre on Hope Road in St Andrew.

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