Violence reared its head once again in the hotbed of Mountain View in east Kingston Thursday night, with the shooting death of two men.

Two persons, including a child, were also injured.

The dead men have been identified as Triston Reid, 23, and Kemar McGowan, 19, while injured are a 30-year-old man and a nine-year-old girl, all of Mountain View Avenue addresses.

According to police reports, about 7:45 p.m., the four were among a group of persons at a shop in the community. While there, they were pounced upon by a group of gunmen who immediately opened fire, hitting them.

McGowan died instantly. Reid was pronounced dead at hospital and the others were admitted in serious condition.

Persons with information should contact the Elletson Road CIB at 928-4200.