The police have confirmed that Siraldo Butler, also known as Sirri, the suspect wanted for the alleged slaying of Constable Fairclough in St Ann on Monday, 15 April 2024, was fatally shot during a confrontation with a police team in Steer Town on Tuesday.

Law enforcement officials recovered a pistol at the scene. The Jamaica Constabulary Force reiterates its commitment to bringing those responsible for attacks on its officers to justice and emphasizes its continued efforts to ensure community safety and curb criminal activities.

The JCF urges individuals confronted by the police to surrender peacefully and not engage law enforcement officers with lethal force.

The investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing of Constable Fairclough and the subsequent shooting of Siraldo Butler are ongoing.

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) have been notified of the incident.

Six firefighters suffer electric shock while battling house fire; illegal connection blamed.

Six firefighters encountered a distressing situation in the early hours of Tuesday, 16 April 2024, when they were affected by an electric shock while bravely battling a house fire in Greenwich Farm, St Andrew.

It is with concern that we share that three of these courageous individuals are currently receiving care at the Kingston Public Hospital. However, the full extent of their injuries remains uncertain.

Commissioner Stewart Beckford, the esteemed leader of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, has stated that the injuries sustained by the remaining three members are not considered severe.

These dedicated firefighters, all men from the Trench Town Fire Station, swiftly responded to the call for assistance at 2:17 a.m. According to Commissioner Beckford, this distressing incident is believed to have been caused by an illegal electrical connection.

In a heartfelt appeal to Jamaican citizens, he said, “I just want to make a special appeal to Jamaicans to desist from this practice because we suspect that the fire would have started as a result of that, and we are also suspicious that it was an illegal connection that would have caused the injuries that the firefighters have sustained.”

Commissioner Beckford also emphasized the challenges in identifying such hazards during nighttime operations, stating, “It’s difficult to detect these things during firefighting operations at night. In the day, we encounter them and take the necessary precautions to ensure that we maintain our safety, but at night, when it’s dark, it’s difficult to see the illegal connection.”

Amid this ordeal, other firefighters valiantly extinguished the fire, demonstrating unwavering commitment to their duty.

Large Cache of Ammunition Seized by Police in St. Elizabeth.

On Monday, 15 April 2024, authorities from the St. Elizabeth Police carried out an operation in the Potsdam community, resulting in the seizure of a substantial cache of ammunition.

Deputy Superintendent Coleridge Minto, acting head of the St. Elizabeth Police, stated that the operation was conducted based on intelligence and occurred at an unoccupied property around 9 p.m.

He disclosed, “During the operation, one premises was thoroughly searched, leading to the discovery of a bag containing 76 12-gauge cartridges.”

No individuals were apprehended concerning this incident.

This discovery on Monday follows closely on the heels of the confiscation of three illegal firearms and the subsequent arrest of four individuals the previous week.

Farmer Accused of Firing Shots at Couple Amid Dispute.

WESTMORELAND, Jamaica—A 68-year-old farmer, identified as Keith Spence, also known as ‘Trash,’ has been charged with two counts of shooting with intent, using a prohibited weapon to commit a felony and possession of a prohibited weapon.

The charges stem from an altercation on his property in the Porters Mountain district, Westmoreland, where Spence allegedly fired a handgun at a couple following an argument.

The incident, which occurred on Friday, April 12, 2024, around 7:00 p.m., resulted in the couple fleeing and seeking refuge without sustaining any physical harm. Following the report to the authorities, Spence turned himself into the police on Sunday and was subsequently charged on Monday. His court appearance date is pending.