Tag: police shooting

Whose bullet struck Terryesha Maragh – the police’s or the gunman’s?

Jamaica's INDECOM plans to reconstruct a crime scene related to the death of Terryesha Maragh. The focus is on determining the circumstances of the incidents. Similarly, the St Andrew South Police have reported successful arrests and charges, including the confiscation of an illegal firearm, illustrating their dedication to making the community safer.

Police fatally shot a motorist in Manchester after allegedly mowing down two people.

Multiple tragic and violent incidents unfolded in Jamaica over the past few days. In Manchester, an off-duty policeman fatally shot a man who callously mowed down two individuals. In Negril, a vendor was robbed and fatally stabbed. Another man was fatally shot by the police after allegedly stealing a car. Additionally, two men were found dead in Clarendon under suspicious circumstances. Authorities are actively investigating these harrowing events.

Police Refuted Residents’ Accusations That August Town Shooting Was Politically Motivated.

The Police in St Andrew have refuted accusations made by residents in August Town concerning Wednesday's police shooting and injuring of a man in the community. Residents mounted roadblocks in protest of the shooting on Thursday, February 22, 2024, claiming that the officers who reportedly shot and injured the suspect were not wearing uniforms and … Continue reading Police Refuted Residents’ Accusations That August Town Shooting Was Politically Motivated.

Police fatally shot an armed alleged gang member in Spanish Town.

Fatal Shooting of Alleged Armed Suspect by Law Enforcement Officers Law enforcement officers fatally shot a suspected member of the Klansman gang who was armed with a gun during a confrontation in Ellerslie Pen, Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Thursday morning, December 28, 2023. The deceased has been identified as 29-year-old Sunman McFarlane, also known … Continue reading Police fatally shot an armed alleged gang member in Spanish Town.

Police killed a robbery suspect during a shootout in Clarendon.

On the morning of December 21, 2023, at approximately 3:45 a.m., an intense confrontation unfolded on Foga Road in Four Paths, Clarendon, as three suspected robbers clashed with the police in a violent exchange of gunfire. Tragically, one of the perpetrators lost his life during the altercation. An individual suspected of being involved in a … Continue reading Police killed a robbery suspect during a shootout in Clarendon.

Cop shot man dead outside a Trelawny nightclub during a confrontation.

Crime Roundup FALMOUTH, TRELAWNY, Jamaica–A police officer shot and killed a man during a confrontation outside a nightclub in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Saturday morning, November 4, 2023. The authorities identified the deceased as Adju Hall, aged 25, from Scarlett Hall in Trelawny. According to reports, at around 5:10 a.m., Hall and the policeman were among … Continue reading Cop shot man dead outside a Trelawny nightclub during a confrontation.

Police shot and injured a bike thief at Black River police station.

Early Saturday morning, October 7, 2023, a police officer attached to the Black River Police Station in St. Elizabeth shot and injured a suspect after he allegedly attempted to steal a motorcycle from the Station's compound. Hospital authorities admitted the suspect under Police guard. In a statement on Sunday, October 8, 2023, the Police said … Continue reading Police shot and injured a bike thief at Black River police station.

US Navy Petty Officer among four suspects arrested in Paulwell’s missing daughter probe.

A 34-year-old Petty Officer in the US Navy is among four suspects the Police have taken into custody concerning the disappearance of the daughter of a Member of Parliament, Phillip Paulwell, and her mother. Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey announced on Friday that the Police are looking to charge the petty officer with conspiracy … Continue reading US Navy Petty Officer among four suspects arrested in Paulwell’s missing daughter probe.