UPDATE: Three men killed in St Elizabeth shootout identified
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica – Police have identified three alleged members of the Speculation Gang who were fatally shot during a confrontation near Black River on Tuesday.
They are 19-year-old Najae Smith, a resident of Speculation District, 21-year-old Shamar Brown and 20-year-old Ricardo Salmon both residents of Oxford District.
A police report said about 4:45 pm, the men were intercepted on the Speculation main road during an operation.
The men reportedly opened fire at the police. A shootout ensued.
READ: Three die in gunfight with police in St Elizabeth
Police said two illegal firearms were seized during the incident – a 1.3 Revolver with two rounds and a Beretta .22 with nine rounds.
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has since launched a probe into the incident.
For months, the police have accused members of the Speculation Gang of committing murders and robberies across.
