Man killed in Browns Town, St. Ann yesterday was no cop

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is seeking to set the record straight regarding media reports and social media commentary relating to the death of Maurice Alphanso Fennell in Browns Town, St. Ann yesterday June 11, 2026.

The JCF is clarifying that Fennell was not, and has never been, a member of the JCF. As such, reports describing him as a policeman are inaccurate and were not based on any information provided or confirmed by the Constabulary. 

The clarification has become necessary in light of several public reports that have incorrectly identified the deceased as a serving or former police officer. The Browns Town Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Fennell’s death, which occurred at Standfast in Browns Town, St. Ann, shortly after 6:00 a.m. 

Preliminary reports indicate that Fennell, a Loss Prevention Officer employed in St. James, was found suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. He was subsequently transported to the St. Ann’s Bay Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The scene was processed by investigators, and the matter remains under active investigation.