Imani Green, 8, was shot dead in the town of Duncans in Trelawny,northern Jamaica. Photo: Family Handout
An eight-year-old girl from London has been shot dead in Jamaica while visiting the countrywith her family.
Imani Green suffered from sickle cell anaemia and was spending time in Jamaica in order to benefit from the warmer climate when she was shot twice.
Police say Imani, from Balham, south London, could have been the victim of a revenge attack after a gunman opened fire in her cousin's cafe.
Three others were injured in the shooting and taken to hospital for treatment, but are thought to be in a stable condition.
Imani Green, 8, was shot dead in the town of Duncans in Trelawny,northern Jamaica. Credit: ITV News
Imani's sister, Janella Parmer, toldthe BBC: "We heard gunshots. We ran outside and shouted 'Imani, Imani,Imani'.
"I picked her up off the ground and realised she was still breathing. I flagged down a car and they drove us to hospital. Therest is history."
Detective Superintendent Steve Brown of the Jamaican police hassaid he believes the shooting thatresulted in the death of Imani was "targeted" but that she was not the target.
He said that police are still pursuing a number of leads but that they do not suspect gang involvement

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