MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Law enforcement authorities in Jamaica’s Area Three Command have announced significant developments in the investigation of a violent weekend that claimed four lives in Manchester. Assistant Commissioner of Police Christopher Phillips confirmed Thursday that one individual of interest has voluntarily surrendered to authorities.
The breakthrough comes after a coordinated series of homicides occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning across New Hall, Old England, and Ellen Street. The victims have been identified as Dejaune Hamilton, Raheem Ward (also known as Richie Rich, 22), Adrian Reid, and David Brown (33), all fatally shot by unidentified assailants.
ACP Phillips disclosed that CJ Wilson, one of two primary persons of interest, has turned himself in to police. However, authorities continue seeking Orane Nelson, alternatively known as ‘Blacks’ or ‘Mad Dawg,’ from Marshalls Crescent in May Day, Manchester. Phillips indicated that criminal charges are imminent against the second suspect as investigations proceed.
The newly appointed Area Three commander personally participated in community walkthroughs following the incidents, acknowledging the profound impact on local residents. ‘The community was shaken by what happened,’ Phillips stated. ‘This is not commonplace for their area, but we are making substantial investigative progress.’
In a broader security initiative, Phillips identified multiple wanted individuals across Manchester, Clarendon, and St. Elizabeth parishes. Notable among them is Oral Cole (‘Pretty Rass’ or ‘Sparta’), an escapee from Black River police custody since June 2023, currently suspected to be in the Mile Gully area and wanted for murder and shooting charges.
The list additionally includes Michael Chambers (‘Panky’) wanted for murders in Manchester, Andre Blackwood (‘Squit Squit’) sought for weapon offenses in St. Elizabeth, and Ashaune Wint (‘Not Nice’) identified as a person of interest in a recent Crawford murder case.
Clarendon parish faces particular scrutiny with three wanted individuals: Shacoy Campbell (‘Tall Wayne’) sought for a December 2024 homicide, Andre Sewell (‘Jaydon’) wanted for a 2022 murder, and Troy Callaghan (‘Ashanti’ or ‘Shaun’) desired for a double homicide in March 2024.
Phillips issued a direct appeal for peaceful surrender: ‘I encourage these individuals to turn themselves in voluntarily. We prefer peaceful resolutions that allow them their day in court.’ The commander emphasized his determination to combat criminal influence, noting nine homicides across Area Three already this year. ‘We will not permit criminals to dominate our communities. Our commitment to public safety remains unwavering.’