An ex-Sheffield Wednesday, Bradford, Oldham and Bolton player has unfortunately been left injured in a shooting and since been taken to hospital.
Reports out in Jamaica stated that former international Jermaine Johnson is thought to be in a “serious but stable” condition.
The 40 year old was one of four people injured in the incident which happened on Thursday out in Kingston, the nation’s capital.
Former Reggae Boy, Jermaine Johnson, among three shot in Central Kingston https://t.co/dBPzpEXXhc pic.twitter.com/9nYmh8mYxl
— CEEN_TV (@CEEN_TV) September 3, 2020
According to a report in the Jamaica Observer, Johnson was hit in the abdomen. He is said to be in a serious but stable condition.
The shooting is said to be linked to an ongoing gang feud in the area.
Johnson, who has been capped 73 times for Jamaica, was signed by Colin Todd at Valley Parade in 2006 before going on to make 31 appearances, scoring four goals, and was then sold to Sheffield Wednesday for £750,000.
He is still playing for Tivoli Gardens in the local Red Stripe Premier League, where he has scored 21 goals in 54 games since signing in 2015.
On Friday morning, the Championship club’s official social media accounts tweeted a message of support, wishing their former player a speedy recovery.
It read: “Following reports of an incident in Jamaica involving ex-Owl Jermaine Johnson, Sheffield Wednesday’s thoughts are with JJ and wishing our former player a speedy recovery.”
Following reports of an incident in Jamaica involving ex-Owl Jermaine Johnson, Sheffield Wednesday’s thoughts are with JJ and wishing our former player a speedy recovery#swfc pic.twitter.com/rxppL6I5Te
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) September 4, 2020
Another one of his former clubs, Oldham Athletic, also took to Twitter: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Jermaine Johnson after seeing reports of an incident involving the ex-Latic in his home country of Jamaica. Get well soon, JJ.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jermaine Johnson after seeing reports of an incident involving the ex-Latic in his home country of Jamaica.
Get well soon, JJ. #oafc pic.twitter.com/5RiKtnQhiX
— Oldham Athletic (@OfficialOAFC) September 4, 2020
After leaving Wednesday for Indy Eleven in 2014, he said: “Just want to say a big thanks to the fans for the undying love and support I’ve been shown for the past seven years.
“Really wish I didn’t have to go but this is the life of a footballer. SWFC will always be a part of my life and I will always love and cherish my time. Sorry to say but it’s goodbye.
“My time at Sheffield Wednesday has been one of the best times I have had in football and I really enjoyed it there.”
JOHNSON’S PLAYING CAREER:
1999–2006 – Tivoli Gardens – 30 games (4 goals)
2001–2003 → Bolton Wanderers (loan) – 12 games (0 goals)
2003–2004 → Oldham Athletic (loan) – 13 games (3 goals)
2004–2006 → Oldham Athletic (loan) – 26 games (6 goals)
2006–2007 – Bradford City – 27 games (4 goals)
2007–2014 – Sheffield Wednesday – 231 games (25 goals)
2014–2015 – Indy Eleven – 10 games (2 goals)
2015– Tivoli Gardens – 54 games (21 goals)
National team
2001–2014 – Jamaica – 73 games (12 goals)
Fans reacted after seeing that the ex-Sheffield Wednesday, Bradford, Oldham and Bolton player was left injured in a shooting…
Hearing unconfirmed reports that JJ returned fire, but his shot went high and wide?……. Only joking, get well soon @DaRealJJ11 ?? #WAWAW
— Green1867 (@Green1867) September 4, 2020
Get well soon fella thought are with you!
— Rich (@Richruns789) September 4, 2020
Hoping for a speedy recovery?
— George ??? (@Bungle90815) September 4, 2020
Come home JJ where you are safe
— Nate GizzelHD (@NateGiles1990) September 4, 2020
Much love @DaRealJJ11 wishing you a speedy recovery ?
— Peter Hanson (@PeterHanson89) September 4, 2020
Thoughts with JJ and his family, also to all those affected.
— Alex (@AlexanderSwfc) September 4, 2020
Jesus, hope he’s ok ??
— Chris Milner (@CeeJayMilner) September 4, 2020
Shocked to hear about Jermaine Johnson. Fingers crossed he pulls through.
— Craig B (@S35CB) September 4, 2020
Really hope Jermaine Johnson’s ok great times watching this flyer??????
— david higham (@highamclaire) September 4, 2020
Get well soon to @DaRealJJ11 ! What a great bloke…he came to watch my kids play football a few times on Sundays and even gave shay his legendary yellow boots that he scored some screamers in…and some great party’s ? pic.twitter.com/Ylv9wOeTiE
— Jason O’Grady (@Jayowls) September 4, 2020
Quick recovery @DaRealJJ11 #swfc https://t.co/n4LhHKkEoQ
— Sheffield Wednesday Talk (@sheffield_talk) September 4, 2020

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