Homicide detectives are probing a mass shooting in the troubled community of Dunkirk in East Kingston, Tuesday afternoon.

Seven people, including a two-year-old child, were shot during an attack by armed thugs sometime after 12 o'clock.

One of the victims later died of his injuries, while the others, including the child, are receiving treatment at hospital.

The deceased has not yet been identified.

It's reported that about 12:50, a group of people had gathered at the Michael Manley market located along Pine Street when a motor car with several men aboard drove up.

The men alighted the vehicle with handguns and rifles and began firing indiscriminately at the crowd.

They then escaped in the waiting vehicle.

It was later discovered that seven people had been shot and wounded.

Investigators say the area has been tense over the last several weeks due to an ongoing gang conflict.

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