Joint police military teams have stepped up their presence in sections of Cassava Piece, Kingston 8 following a double killing in an area known as "Gully Bank".

The Police have identified the victims as 37-year-old Ricardo Howell of Cassava Piece and 28-year-old Horace Ferguson of Manor Drive. Kingston 8. 

Both were reportedly shot about 1:30 Satruday morning on Constant Spring Road by men travelling in a white motorcar. 

Meanwhile, two men, police say were linked to the murders, were shot and killed by members of the security forces.

They have been identified as 33-year-old Andrew Hinds, alias "Stucky" and 29-year-old Marlon Smith, alias "Taco Bell".

,Operations Officer for the St. Andrew North Police Division Carol Mckenzie said the security forces were assembling when explosions were heard.

DSP McKenzie said the stolen vehicle was spotted shortly after

Investigators say armed men inside the car allegedly opened fire at the security forces.

Investigators say Mr. Hinds and Mr. Smith were linked to the death of Mr. Howell and Mr. Ferguson.

An illegal firearm was allegedly seized.

DSP Mckenzie says plans are in place to strengthen the police and military presence in the troubled community if the gun violence escalates.