Three men killed, two police officers injured in St Catherine shootout
Toriann Ellis / Our Today
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Three men are reported dead and two members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) injured following a shootout along the Linstead Bypass in St Catherine on Monday night.
Reports are that about 10:30 pm, lawmen intercepted a white Toyota Axio motorcar with five men aboard. Upon being signalled to stop, the men reportedly opened fire on the police, leading to a gun battle.
During the shootout, two policemen were shot. One of them was treated and released, while the other remains hospitalised in stable condition.
Three of the gunmen were also hit during the reported exchange and were later pronounced dead at hospital. However, two others managed to escape the scene while reportedly continuing to fire at the police.
Investigators say two firearms were recovered from the scene.
A major manhunt has since been launched to capture the two men who escaped.
Police sources say the interception of the men was part of ongoing intelligence-led operations targeting armed criminal groups operating in St Catherine and surrounding areas.
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has been notified and is probing the incident.
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