Two brothers were shot, one fatally, by intruders at their home in Pimento Walk, Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Sunday.
The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Jaheim Brown. His 17-year-old sibling is in serious condition.
According to the police, about 6:30, armed persons kicked in the front door of the house and opened fire.
Jaheim, who was shot in the back, died at the scene.
His brother was wounded in the abdomen and leg. He was assisted to a hospital where he was admitted.
The gunman escaped on foot in the area.