Man killed in alleged shootout with police in Portmore

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Rasbert TurnerJournalist at Jamaica Gleaner

June 5, 2026

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Man killed in alleged shootout with police in Portmore

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The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe into the fatal police shooting of a man in St Catherine on Thursday night.

Reports are that about 8:45 p.m., members of the St Catherine South Quick Response Unit were on patrol in the Gilbert Avenue area of Dunbeholden, Portmore, when they observed a man allegedly standing with a firearm tucked in his waistband.

Police say they tactically approached a premises and heard movement inside.

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