Alleged Clansman gangster fatally shot in police confrontation in Manchester
Published:Wednesday | February 26, 2025 | 5:44 PM
The Police High Command has heightened the threat levels against its members in St Catherine and Manchester following the fatal shooting of an alleged high-ranking member of the Clansman gang in Manchester today.
The deceased has been identified as Ronald Evans, otherwise called ‘Richie’, of Clifton in Portmore, St Catherine.
Police in St Catherine and Manchester have reportedly been advised to increase their alertness.
The police report that a team was in Manchester this morning conducting an operation targeting gangsters, wanted persons, drugs, guns, and ammunition.
According to the police, the cops were challenged by Evans, who opened fire.
The police returned fire, injuring him.
He was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The matter is being investigated by the police as well as the Independent Commission of Investigations.
- Rasbert Turner
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