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March 23, 2026

WATCH: Man killed in Porus police operation, cronies on the run

MANCHESTER, Jamaica — An alleged gunman is dead and his cronies are on the run following a reported confrontation with police in Spring Grove, Manchester, on Monday.

Police have yet to ascertain his identity.

Preliminary reports are that, about 2:00 pm, police were on an operation in the Spring Grove community in Porus when they were challenged by three armed men.

Following the alleged confrontation, one man was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His two cronies reportedly fled the scene.

Police said a firearm was seized in the incident.

— Kasey Williams

(Video: Kasey Williams)

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