KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with police in Bayshore Park, Harbour View, St Andrew, on Thursday morning.

The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Marcus Russell, also known as “Yuh Know” of Bayshore Park. Police reported that an illegal firearm was recovered during the incident.

According to police reports, at approximately 6:15 am, officers were carrying out an intelligence-led operation under the authority of a search warrant when they arrived at a premises.