Sheldon Walters, also known as ‘Termite,’ the suspected reputed leader of the Top Bank faction of the One Don faction of the Klansman gang, was fatally shot by members of the St Catherine North police division on Friday night, April 19, 2024, in Spanish Town, St Catherine.

The circumstances surrounding Walters’ death are still unclear, but the authorities confirmed that he was shot dead at about 8 p.m. during a confrontation with the police in the Top Bank community. Photos of Walters’ body were circulated on social media following the incident.

Walters had reportedly taken over leadership of a faction of the Clansman gang after the incarceration of Andre ‘Blackman’ Bryan, who was sentenced to 39.5 years in prison for various crimes related to the criminal organization.

In 2016, Walters faced a court charge for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has initiated an investigation.

Circuit Court proceedings have been suspended following a decision regarding the tenure of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

According to Radio Jamaica News, most of the island’s Circuit Courts came to a halt on Friday, April 19, 2024, following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the tenure extension of Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn.

The court’s ruling in the morning deemed an amendment to the Constitution, passed by the Parliament in July last year, granting a second extension of her tenure as DPP, as illegal and unconstitutional.

Prosecutors informed the presiding judges that they could not continue presenting the cases due to the uncertainty surrounding Ms. Llewellyn’s tenure as chief prosecutor.

Attorney Oswest Senior-Smith, while in the middle of a bail hearing before the St. Ann Circuit Court, was informed by the judge that the prosecutors could not continue arguing the case.

The prosecutors, acting on behalf of the DPP, were unsure about continuing with her status, which is now in limbo.

Mr. Senior-Smith noted, “There is a considered view that having regard to the implications arising from the Constitutional Court’s decision this morning concerning the Director of Public Prosecutions, there may be some difficulties as far as the prosecution is concerned.” He also mentioned that the court cases have been largely adjourned until Monday.

A man’s body, bearing gunshot wounds, was discovered in a zinc shack located in Bog Walk.

Detectives from the St. Catherine North police are currently conducting an investigation into the tragic shooting death of a 35-year-old man in Bog Walk on Thursday night, April 18, 2024.

The victim has been identified as Kemar Edwards, an unemployed individual from the Shenton district in Bog Walk.

According to reports, at approximately 9:30 p.m., there were sounds of gunfire in a section of the Shenton community. The police were alerted, and tragically, Edwards’ lifeless body was discovered in a zinc shack at the back of a premises.

It was evident that the body had sustained gunshot wounds to the head and upper body.

The authorities swiftly responded and removed the body from the scene.

An Irwin High student passed away due to a stab wound following an altercation with schoolmates.

ST JAMES, Jamaica—The Irwin High School community in St. James is currently providing counseling to students following the tragic loss of one of their peers on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

The young student passed away after sustaining injuries in a stabbing incident just outside the school gates, shortly after classes were dismissed for the day.

The deceased, identified as 15-year-old Raniel Plummer, was in the ninth grade at the St. James-based institution.

Reports indicate that the attack took place as he was leaving the school grounds, where he was approached and attacked by a group. Tragically, he was stabbed in the chest during this senseless act.

Despite efforts to save him, he later succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the hospital.

Authorities are actively investigating the incident. Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.

A schoolboy has been detained on suspicion of murdering a fellow student.

ST JAMES, Jamaica—Law enforcement in St James has disclosed that a 14-year-old student from Irwin High School is currently in police custody in connection with the homicide of 15-year-old Raneil Plummer.

The young suspect’s parents surrendered him to the authorities, and he is presently undergoing questioning. Formal charges are anticipated to be filed imminently.

Plummer, who was also a student at Irwin High, tragically lost his life due to a fatal stabbing incident that occurred after he departed the school premises.

As an aspiring footballer, Plummer sustained a single stab wound to the chest and was swiftly transported to the hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.