The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is mourning the death of 31-year-old Lance Corporal Ricardo Bennett who was killed on Friday September 2, 2016 at a barber shop on Halfway Tree Road, Kingston.

Lance Corporal Bennett, who served the JDF for 10 years and was a member of the Combat Support Battalion, was killed at approximately 10:20 p.m., when he was shot by gunmen who were attempting to rob the establishment.

According to the JDF, Lance Corporal Bennet was at a barbershop in the cross roads area, when 3 gunmen entered and attempted to rob the shop.

Cpl. Bennett challenged the robbers with his private firearm, hitting one in the process.

Cpl. Bennett was however shot by the gunman’s accomplices who took his weapon before making their escape.

The soldier was pronounced dead on the spot by the JDF Medical Officer who arrived shortly after.