One of four men suspected to have committed a murder in an area of Central Village, St. Catherine known as ‘9/11 Lane’ on Sunday, September 11 was fatally shot during confrontation when they were intercepted by the police as they fled the scene.
The deceased man is unidentified.
An M16 rifle was seized during the incident.
According to reports, about 3:30 p.m., four men armed with rifles went to the community where they shot and killed 26-year-old Romario Mighten, an electrician of Gordon Town, St. Andrew and Central Village in St. Catherine.
The gunmen then attempted to escape by crossing the Mandela Highway; however, they were confronted by a police team.
The police are maintaining a presence in the area and are urging the other three suspects to turn themselves in immediately.
Persons with information that can assist the police are encouraged to contact the Portmore Police at 876-949-8422, Crime Stop at 311, the police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.