For the second time in a week, the St James police are imposing a 48-hour curfew in the Mount Salem Zone of Special Operations (ZOSO) in response to escalating violence in the area.

The curfew, which starts at 8:00 p.m. Friday and ends at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, follows a homicide earlier Friday.

This is the second murder in the ZOSO since the beginning of the year, confirmed Deputy Superintendent of Police Ainsley McCarthy, who oversees the area.

On Friday, Obrian 'Archie' Lawrence, a resident of Mount Salem, was reportedly killed by gunmen on the main road in the community.

His murder is believed to be connected to the death of Donovan Nelson, also known as 'Pepper', who was fatally shot by gunmen on Campbell's Lane last Thursday.

According to a police report, men from Katan Lane are suspected to be involved in Nelson's killing.

The boundaries of the curfew are as follows:

North – Along Mount Salem main road

West – Along Barnett View Drive, Catherine Drive, and Jarrett Terrace

South – Along Mount Salem Gully

East – Along Catherine Mount

During the curfew, residents are required to remain within their premises, except for work-related travel.

Individuals going to or returning from work should carry proof of identification.

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