News of Dancehall artiste Rygin King shooting incident has sent shock waves on social media.

The Montego Bay-based deejay whose given name is Matthew Smith, was among a group of persons who were shot on Sunday in Westmoreland.

A 28-year-old female was pronounced dead at hospital. Rygin King was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, which we understand was succesful.

Several members of the Dancehall community including Vybz Kartel, Jah Cure, Queen Ifrica, Squash, Macka Diamond, Rvssian, D’Angel and Shab Don Records have been sending love to Rygin King online.

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