KINGSTON, Jamaica — A 38-year-old man was shot and killed during a police operation at Robert Close in Kingston 10 on Friday morning, with an illegal firearm reportedly recovered from the scene.
The deceased has been identified as Marlon Wayne, also known as ‘Brando’, of Robert Close.
Police said more than 100 personnel carried out an operation around 5:10 a.m., targeting the Ambrook Lane Gang, which is reportedly active in Ambrook Lane, Robert Close and Tarrant Drive.
According to reports, officers entered a house at 14 Robert Close and were clearing the premises when Wayne allegedly got up from a bed and took a firearm from a bedside table.
Police said Wayne pointed the weapon at the officers and fired a shot in their direction.
The lawmen reportedly returned fire, hitting Wayne.
A black Taurus G2C 9mm pistol, along with a magazine containing three 9mm rounds, was subsequently seized.
Wayne was taken to Kingston Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Police intelligence reportedly identified Wayne as a prominent member of the Ambrook Lane Gang and an alleged extortionist operating in the Half-Way Tree business district.
He had previously been charged with robbery with aggravation, murder, illegal possession of a firearm and conspiracy, and was reportedly reporting on bail at the Half-Way Tree Police Station.
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