Tragic events unfolded at the Half-Way Tree Police Station, resulting in the fatal shooting of a businessman and a police sergeant. Deon Singh, part owner of Singh's Motors, allegedly shot Detective Sergeant Kevin Mayne before turning the gun on himself. Singh and his wife had fraud-related charges, and Singh's dealership was under investigation for fraud.
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St Andrew Man Faces Charges for 2019 Murder and Alleged Shooting of Three Others.
A man from St. Andrew, Jamaica, has been charged with murder, wounding, and weapon possession following a shooting that killed an 18-year-old. In another incident, a man who attacked a police officer with a machete was shot and is under investigation. Additionally, a police officer accidentally shot himself, and residents are protesting the lack of electricity after a hurricane.
Tragic Shooting: Sound System Operator Fatally Shot after leaving a nightclub.
Two fatal shootings shocked the communities of St. Andrew and St. Mary in Jamaica in July 2024. Sound system operator 'Mafia', Gavin Woolcock, was ambushed and fatally shot while leaving a nightclub, while farmer Akeem Rowe was senselessly attacked and killed while playing dominoes in a bar in Enfield. Motives for these tragic acts remain unknown.
Police charged a Bull Bay man with a Clarendon cookshop operator’s robbery and murder.
Police charged a Cane River suspect with a Clarendon Cookshop operator's robbery and murder. In another incident, the police 'Catfish' with the murder of 'Puddie' from Maxfield Ave, in April. Also, Spanish Town police launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of Jaso Clarke at the corner of Burke Road and Young Street. In yet another incident, police in Westmoreland charged a 60-year-old man with sexual assault of a female under 16.
Construction worker accused of fatally shooting man during altercation in St Elizabeth.
Law enforcement in various Jamaican regions has filed charges against suspects in criminal cases. Kemon Brooks is accused of fatally injuring Damion Wright in St. Elizabeth, Ris Wilson has been charged with the murder of Simario Smith in Westmoreland, and Remearo McCallum was confronted and killed by authorities in Hanover. Additionally, Nickane Mighty faces firearms charges in Bog Walk, and a teenage boy is accused of stealing beverages in Hanover.
Empowered IC director supporting police to progress in shooting investigation.
Ryan Evans, Director of Corruption Prevention at the Integrity Commission, is determined to proceed with investigating the shooting incident despite the impact on him. Deputy Commissioner of Police confirmed his inability to cooperate due to safety concerns. Meanwhile, senior citizen Igal Streets was arrested and charged for injuring a teenager during a dispute in Hanover.
Three police officers have been charged with the assault of a fellow officer.
A judge in Kingston referred an assault case involving three police officers to restorative justice. The accused officers are to return on November 21 to hear the outcome. In a separate incident, John Roach from St. James was charged with a shooting incident and firearms violations in Kingston. In St. Mary, a father was shot and injured at home.
Fatal Shooting in Manchester: One Man Dead, Female Injured.
In Mandeville, a fatal shooting claims Roshane Young's life, leaving a female passenger wounded. In Westmoreland, a suspect posing as a JPS worker is arrested for extorting payments. Trelawny witnesses a tragic bus stop accident involving American national Evens Hyppolite. Mandeville police successfully seize a firearm in the taxi park, enhancing community safety.
Two people were shot and killed at a bar in Manchester.
Two individuals, including a bar owner, were fatally shot in Christiana, Manchester on the night of July 13, 2024. The third victim was hospitalized. DJ 'Rico' faces murder charges in another incident. Chinese supermarket owners were abducted in a robbery in Spaulding, Clarendon. Devon Fallen of Steer Town faces assault charges.
Taxi Operator Injured, Two Alleged Attackers in Custody After Robbery.
A taxi operator and a robber were injured in a shooting during a robbery in Kingston. An investigation into a fatal shooting in Old Harbour is underway. There's also an ongoing investigation into a fatal stabbing in Ocho Rios. Additionally, a farmer has been charged with murder and illegal burial of a security guard in St Catherine.