Elder Jermain Luther Walker (on Right)
Mormon missionary shot, killed in his Jamaican hometown of Kingston
By Scott Taylor
Deseret News
Published: Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 4:58 p.m. MST
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An LDS Church missionary was accidentally shot and killed in stray crossfire Monday in his hometown of Kingston.
Elder Jermain Luther Walker, serving in the Jamaica Kingston Mission, was confirmed as the fatality by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
According to church spokesman Scott Trotter, Walker and seven other missionaries were returning to their apartments after an activity on their "preparation day," an "off-day" for Mormon missionaries from regular proselytizing.
The van was caught in crossfire as local police were pursuing another vehicle. After Walker was shot, he was immediately driven to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
"Although shaken, the other missionaries in the van were reported in good condition," Trotter said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Elder Walker's family and all who knew this fine young man."
By Scott Taylor
Deseret News
Published: Monday, Jan. 17, 2011 4:58 p.m. MST
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An LDS Church missionary was accidentally shot and killed in stray crossfire Monday in his hometown of Kingston.
Elder Jermain Luther Walker, serving in the Jamaica Kingston Mission, was confirmed as the fatality by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
According to church spokesman Scott Trotter, Walker and seven other missionaries were returning to their apartments after an activity on their "preparation day," an "off-day" for Mormon missionaries from regular proselytizing.
The van was caught in crossfire as local police were pursuing another vehicle. After Walker was shot, he was immediately driven to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
"Although shaken, the other missionaries in the van were reported in good condition," Trotter said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Elder Walker's family and all who knew this fine young man."
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