Police in Manchester have arrested a 17-year-old schoolboy after he allegedly stabbed and neutralized a 15-year-old boy during a dispute. The tragic incident reportedly occurred near Holmwood Technical High School in northeast Manchester on Monday. In another Manchester incident, Police shot and neutralized a suspect during a confrontation in Knockpatrick on Monday. Additionally, Police claim the suspect was en route to a location to commit a contract killing.
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Mandeville Police Shootout Leaves Two Dead; Rifle Recovered
On October 19, 2026, police in Manchester neutralized two men during a response operation to a firearm threat. Officers encountered gunfire while intercepting a silver Toyota Axio, leading to a shooting incident. The injured men, found in the vehicle with a rifle, died at the hospital shortly after transport. Separately, twin brothers Romaino and Romario Dawkins faced charges for burglary and assault linked to an incident in St. Thomas on September 22, 2026. The complainant escaped an attack during the burglary, which caused damage worth $70,000, and the brothers are scheduled to appear in court on October 23.
Manchester Father Charged in Alleged Revenge Double Murder
A father in Manchester, Jamaica, faces homicide conspiracy charges connected to the deaths of two men, believed to be reprisals for his daughter's shooting. The suspect, Kumar Obrien, conspired with others to target the deceased, Yakieni Shaw and Damien Edwards, resulting in their fatal shooting in March. Another incident in Manchester involves taxi operator Lawrence Gayle, charged with multiple gun-related offenses after a domestic dispute led to a shooting. Gayle's argument with his partner escalated, injuring her seriously, and he faces charges including possession of a prohibited weapon. Both Obrien and Gayle are scheduled to appear in court on October 21, 2026, as investigations continue.
Police Kill Wanted Murder Suspect ‘Richie’ in Manchester Raid
Police fatally shot a murder suspect named 'Richie' in Manchester while responding to reports of his location. Richie was on bail for a previous homicide and wanted for the murder of a shopkeeper. In a separate incident, police shot an unidentified suspect near the Four Paths station after he brandished a firearm. Both incidents are under investigation by the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM). Authorities recovered illegal firearms at the scenes of both confrontations.
Protest Erupts in St Catherine After Hospital Worker Found unalive.
Detectives in Manchester have launched investigations into two homicides that occurred in Heartease and Asia between late Sunday night and early Monday morning. Residents of Harkers Hall in St. Catherine took to the streets on Monday to protest after discovering the body of a Spanish Town Hospital employee with multiple gunshot wounds after police allegedly removed him from an event.
Road Rage: Cop allegedly shot colleague during traffic incident.
Early Saturday morning, August 15, law enforcement from the Manchester Division responded to the scene of a possibly road rage altercation involving two police officers. This unfortunate incident resulted in one officer sustaining a minor gunshot injury, according to police sources.
Murders Trend down in Jamaica, but Manchester surges 180%
Murders Trend down. Jamaica has seen a decline of nearly 23 percent in homicide so far this year. But while we celebrate our advancements, we cannot ignore the alarming increase in homicides plaguing the parish of Manchester. This issue demands our immediate attention and action. According to the latest statistics, reported murders in the parish have increased by 180 percent.
Double Murder Rocked Residents Of Farm District in Manchester
Double Murder. On Saturday morning, residents of Farm District woke up to the tragic news of a double homicide in their community. The news that two of their beloved fellow residents had died due to gun violence sent chills down their spines. Police in Manchester are probing a double murder following the fatal shooting of … Continue reading Double Murder Rocked Residents Of Farm District in Manchester
Detectives investigates homicides in Manchester and St Elizabeth
Detectives in Jamaica are investigating a robbery as the motive behind the shooting death of a bartender and nail technician in Red Bank, St. Elizabeth, on Thursday night. Detectives are actively pursuing leads in this case. Also, a Judge remanded a JDF soldier charged with girlfriend's murder.
Murder and Wounding Charges Filed in Manchester and Sav
Manchester Car Dealer Charged in 2024 Murder Case Murder and Wounding Charges Filed in Manchester and Sav. On Monday, March 31, 2025, police charged a Manchester car dealer. The charge was for the May 2024 shooting death of a man. The deadly shooting occurred at the man's gate in the Lanchester district in Manchester, Jamaica. … Continue reading Murder and Wounding Charges Filed in Manchester and Sav