A man was fatally shot and 6 weapons were seized after gunmen engaged the police in a shootout, in Gregory Park, St. Catherine, this morning (Thurs).
The deceased has not yet been identified.
Head of the St. Catherine South Police, Senior Superintendent, Christopher Phillips said that about 5 AM, lawmen responded to reports of several houses being set ablaze by gunmen in the community.
SSP Phillips said while along the Dyke Road area, the lawmen who were responding to the incident were challenged by gunmen.
He added that lawmen believe that the area is the base for criminal operations in the community.
SSP Phillips has named four people, who he believes may be able to assist lawmen in their investigations.
This morning’s incident follows a similar incident in the community on Tuesday, when two houses were firebombed, allegedly by gangsters.
At least three people were left homeless, in that incident.
A curfew was imposed in the community on Tuesday evening and was slated to end at 6 PM today.
