Several taxi operators have reacted with surprise at the shooting death of one of their colleagues outside Ascot Primary School in Portmore, St Catherine. The police have launched an investigation into the incident which occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. It is reported that the deceased, who has only been identified as 'Russian', was travelling with a vehicle full of students when the attack occurred. According to eyewitnesses, the students scattered as 'Russian' was chased by armed men