Alleged gunmen fatally shot by police during confrontation in Central Village
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Two alleged gunmen were fatally shot during a reported confrontation with police in an area known as Zambia in Central Village, St Catherine on Friday afternoon.
According to the police, about 3:05 p.m., a team went to the area and was confronted by a group of heavily armed men.
A reported gun battle ensued.
During the exchange, two of the men were fatally shot, while others fled through nearby bushes.
A search was launched to locate them.
The Independent Commission of Investigations has been informed of the incident and has since launched a probe.
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