Man killed in police operation in Portmore
Published:Thursday | March 7, 2024 | 8:28 AM
Police are now combing premises in Caymanas Gardens, Portmore, St Catherine, where a man was fatally shot by police this morning and three firearms reportedly found.
The dead man has not yet been identified, but the police say they recovered a pistol after he fired at members of the St Catherine South Special Operations Team.
The incident occurred about 5 a.m.
The police said they later seized an AK-47 rifle and a shotgun from a nearby premises and that they are looking for other weapons.
Several other men from the community have been taken into custody
The Independent Commission of Investigations is now processing the scene.
- Corey Robinson
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