One of the prime suspects in last Tuesday’s mass shooting in Central Kingston was shot and killed during an alleged confrontation with the police on Monday.
The deceased has been identified as Joshua Lawrence, otherwise called “Southie.” According to Acting Commissioner of Police Michael Phipps, Lawrence was fatally shot during an intelligence-led operation on 28 Maiden Street, Kingston 16.
Police say Lawrence was a top-tier member and main shooter for the Wellys Kelly Gang, which operates out of East Kingston. He was wanted in connection with several serious crimes, including the July 2025 murder of Crown witness Lisa Harris along Bray Street in Kingston 16.
ACP Phipps also confirmed that one of the victims injured in last Tuesday’s shooting has since died. The deceased, Jador Campbell, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday. He was among several people—including children—who were shot at the intersection of Charles Street and Text Lane during the attack. No additional fatalities have been reported.
The police are now urging the remaining suspects involved in the October 7 shooting to turn themselves in to the Kingston Central Criminal Investigations Branch (CIB) by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
ACP Phipps reaffirmed that his team remains committed to pursuing all suspects connected to the attack and other major crimes within the Area Four Police Division.
