# Shooting death of musician Marlon B. James in Jamaica

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/shooting-death-of-musician-marlon-b-james-in-jamaica
> Updated: 2026-09-11T10:43:02.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Marlon B. James, a 60-year-old musician and former member of the German musical collective Söhne Mannheims, was killed in a shooting at his bar in Robins Bay, Jamaica.

Reports indicate that armed individuals arrived at the establishment in a vehicle and opened fire. The attack resulted in three fatalities: James, a 42-year-old man outside the building, and a 22-year-old man inside the bar. The assailants fled the scene immediately after the incident.

Söhne Mannheims confirmed the death via social media, posting a tribute to their former member. While the victims were pronounced dead at a hospital, a motive for the attack has not yet been established. The Jamaican police’s Major Investigation Division is handling the case.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Marlon B. reportedly killed in shooting in Jamaica

Former Söhne Mannheims member Marlon B. was reportedly killed in a triple shooting at a bar in Robin's Bay, Jamaica. The band and music community have issued tributes following the incident.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marlon-b-reportedly-killed-in-shooting-in-jamaica

### 2026-09-09: Marlon B. James killed in shooting at Jamaican bar

Former Söhne Mannheims musician Marlon B. James was killed alongside two others during an armed attack on his bar in Robins Bay, Jamaica. Police are investigating the motive.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/park-bellheimer-to-acquire-eichbaum-brand-after-insolvency

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