Three people were shot dead and three others were shot and wounded in Maverly, St. Andrew last night (March 24).

The identities of the deceased have not yet been released.

Reports are that some residents were gathered along West Main Drive in the community when a vehicle approached.

Gunmen inside the vehicle opened fire at the group.

Head of the St. Andrew South Police Division, Superintendent Kirk Ricketts told IRIE FM news that the getaway car has been seized.