WASHINGTON, CMC – A Jamaican man has been accused of shooting three police officers in Washington DC in the United States (US), which had led to an hours-long standoff, on February 14.

He is 48-year-old Stephen Claude Rattigan.

According to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Rattigan, who is in the country illegally, reportedly has a criminal history that dates back to 1995, including previous convictions for larceny and drug charges.

ICE said he was deported to Jamaica in 2001 and re-entered the United States illegally.

Rattigan was arrested on February 14 hours after police attempted to serve a warrant at his home for alleged animal cruelty.

The police report that a concerned citizen called the Washington Humane Society in early January over concerns of dogs being neglected at Rattigan’s home.

When officers arrived, Rattigan allegedly fired several shots through his front door, hitting three officers.

He then barricaded himself inside and refused to come out for 12 hours. However, the standoff ended with the arrest of Rattigan.

As a result Rattigan faces three counts of assault on a police officer, cruelty to animals, and aggravated assault.