Four men were killed in a reported shootout with police on the Linstead Bypass in St. Catherine. Authorities indicated the individuals were suspected of involvement in an earlier fatal shooting in Guys Hill. Police sources stated the group was stopped while attempting to flee and opened fire on officers, leading to the lethal exchange.
The deceased, who have not been publicly identified, were pronounced dead at a hospital. Officials from INDECOM and the Bureau of Special Investigations are examining the event.
This incident occurred amid heightened police operations in St. Catherine, which the Jamaica Constabulary Force says are intended to counter gang violence and seize illegal weapons.
The deceased, who have not been publicly identified, were pronounced dead at a hospital. Officials from INDECOM and the Bureau of Special Investigations are examining the event.
This incident occurred amid heightened police operations in St. Catherine, which the Jamaica Constabulary Force says are intended to counter gang violence and seize illegal weapons.
