[UPDATED] Three dead in Morvant shooting spree

THREE men were killed by gunmen who opened fire on a group of people liming at Paradise Heights, Morvant.

Reports say around 8 pm, gunmen dressed in police clothing exited a Nissan X-Trail, shouted 'Police' and began shooting.

Dead are Israel Mc Laren, 19, Shaqkeem Dennis, 26, both from Paradise Heights and Jammol Williams from Upper Mapp Lands, Belmont. The men were taken to Mt Hope General Hospital where they succumbed to their injuries.

Investigations are ongoing.

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THREE men were shot dead on Tuesday night in Morvant.

According to reports, the men were sitting on concrete benches in Paradise Heights shortly before 8 pm when a vehicle pulled up and several men in police uniforms ordered the trio to "freeze."

When the men complied, they were shot multiple times. Videos on social media showed their bodies on the road as onlookers called for one of the victims to be taken to hospital.

Up until press time, Newsday could not confirm the identities of the victims.