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Growing up, Kira Bent always had her brothers to call on when she needed them. But now, she is at a loss as in the space of two months, she has lost two to gun violence. Her third brother is battling for life in hospital.

Kira's eldest brother, Clifton 'Parie' Bent, was murdered last October. Winston Bent, another of her brothers, was shot and killed in the Canaan Heights community last Friday. Her youngest brother was also shot in the attack.

Parie, 33, was shot and killed by unknown assailants at about 8:45 p.m. at his home on Wednesday, October 24.

Kira, said that she is at lost for word, and her family is not coping well with the recurring tragedy.

She said that her mother left the island last month after laying Clifton's body to rest, and so it is a very heavy burden for them to bear at this time.

"From we call and tell her what happened last night (Friday night), she scream and fling weh the phone, and all now wi can't get her back," she said when the news team visited the area on Saturday.

"Wi bury one last month after dem kick off him door and shoot him up, and now aneda one dead," Kira said

She said that her brother, who was injured in Friday's attack, has shot in his spine and him abdomen, and so he is battling for life.