MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A high-profile fugitive, known only by his alias ‘Billy’, met a fatal end during a police operation in Mike Town on December 24th. The incident, which unfolded shortly after 9:00 pm, marks a significant development in local law enforcement efforts.
According to official police sources, the individual ranked among Manchester’s most sought-after criminals, with active warrants connecting him to severe charges including murder and rape. The operation was initiated as part of targeted efforts to apprehend him.
Preliminary reports indicate that an armed confrontation erupted between the suspect and officers at the scene. The exchange resulted in the suspect being shot. Law enforcement personnel immediately administered first aid and transported the wounded man to a nearby medical facility. He was, however, declared deceased upon arrival at the hospital.
Authorities confirmed the recovery of a firearm from the location, which is now undergoing standard forensic analysis. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has been notified and has launched a routine probe into the shooting, as is standard protocol for all police-involved fatalities. The police force has assured full cooperation with the ongoing investigation while underscoring the suspect’s extensive and violent criminal background.