NEGRIL, Jamaica – Authorities have confirmed the identities of three out of four men who were fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force in Negril Square, Westmoreland, on Friday, July 26, 24.
One of the deceased is 34-year-old Nickhali Delevante from Waterford in Portmore, St Catherine. Delevante was out on $200,000 bail for the shooting of a police inspector in Old Harbour, St Catherine, in 2023. He was also awaiting trial for robbing an ATM in the same year.
The other deceased individuals are 37-year-old Caval Smith from Cave district and 29-year-old Ankar Vincent Forrest from Geneva district in Grange Hill, both in Westmoreland.
Law enforcement reportedly recovered two M16 rifles, one AK-47 assault rifle, two pistols, and one revolver from the men following the confrontation.
In addition, the police seized fifty 7.62 rounds used in AK-47s, sixty-five 5.56 rounds used in M16 rifles, forty-five 9mm rounds, five .38 rounds, three M16 rifles, two AK-47s, and two 9mm magazines.
Furthermore, six individuals, including one of the gunmen shot and injured in the confrontation, have been arrested. The injured gunman is from Greenvale in Manchester.
Reports indicate that a security forces’ team, acting on intelligence, intercepted multiple vehicles, leading to a gun battle between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. on the day in question.
Fortunately, no members of the security forces were injured in the incident.
Off-Duty Officer Injured in Clarendon Shooting.
CLARENDON, Jamaica–It is with deep concern that we report on the unfortunate events that transpired in a Clarendon community on Friday evening, July 26, 2024. Two individuals, including an off-duty police constable assigned to May Pen Police Station, were shot and injured in separate but related incidents.
According to police reports, at approximately 8:30 p.m., a 21-year-old laborer was sitting outside a relative’s shop on Inverness Drive when he was targeted by two gunmen who opened fire, resulting in injuries to his lower body.
It’s worth noting that the off-duty officer, who was attending a church proceeding nearby, courageously intervened upon hearing the commotion. He challenged the assailants and attempted to protect the community, but tragically sustained injuries himself when the gunmen returned fire before fleeing the area. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this distressing series of events.
Illegal Firearm Seized in Manchester: Woman Among Arrested.
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Law enforcement confiscated a firearm and multiple rounds of ammunition on July 26, 2024, as part of an operation at a residence in the Old England district in Manchester.
Mandeville police reports indicate that a police team, authorized by a search warrant, conducted the operation at the mentioned location around 3:00 p.m.
During the search, a Taurus 9mm pistol with a magazine containing ten 9mm rounds was discovered concealed under articles of clothing in a room.
Subsequently, the police detained three men and a woman who were present in the house at the time of the firearm seizure. The authorities have decided to withhold their identities while further investigations are underway.