JDF Soldier Committed Suicide on Airport Road ,Palisadoes

A Jamaica Defensive Force soldier committed suicide on the Palisadoes main road in Kingston on Tuesday morning.

Reports are that the soldier committed suicide. His body was discovered in a parked military Prado sometime in the morning, with his uniform soaked with blood.

From initial Observation, one gunshot wound to the head and a gun in the deceased lap.

He's  identify as 30-year-old  Corporal Sekou Medder.

Information is that he was added to the watchlist as was being investigated for having sexual intercourse with a person under 16,  Grevious Sexual Assault and Sexual Grooming.

(JDF) Corporal Sekou Medder (Photo)

JDF Major Kayson Gunzell said every one on the force is deeply saddened by the tragic incident according to the Observer.

The incident is currently being investigated by the police and we are collaborating as best as possible Major Gunzell said.

Gunzell further appealed to the media and the public to respect the privacy of the family members.