Investigators assigned to the St Catherine South Police Division have seized an M16 rifle following a fatal shooting on 9/11 lane in Central Village St Catherine last evening.
Reports indicate that about 3:30 p.m., four men armed with rifles went to the community where they shot and killed 26-year-old Romario Mighten, an electrician of Gordon Town, St. Andrew, and Central Village in St. Catherine.
It is understood that the gunmen attempted to escape by crossing the Mandela Highway; however, they were confronted by a police team; an M16 rifle was seized during the incident.
Police reports further stated that during another operation in the community this morning, Lawmen seized another M16 rifle along with 10 rounds of ammunition.
Meanwhile, Head of the St Catherine South Police Division, Senior Superintendent Christopher Phillips stated that this is the second time in which members of team have intercepted criminal syndicates and notes that his team will not rest until criminals are apprehended.
“If you challenge the police, we will not back down, and we will not stop until all gunmen and those involved in criminality are taken into custody or otherwise. The assault on communities, families and the livelihood of Jamaicans will not continue. Everyone involved in yesterday’s incident are urged to turn themselves in immediately and if anyone knows where they are hiding, please come forward and tell us what you know,” said SSP Phillips.
Citizens are asked to assist the police by providing information that will lead to the arrest and subsequent charge of criminals involved in the melee to make contact with Portmore Police at 876-949-8422, Crime Stop at 311, the police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station