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Wanted man, ‘Blackhead’, killed in police operation
Devar Hodges
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January 17, 2026

Wanted man, ‘Blackhead’, killed in police operation

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A wanted man was fatally shot during a police operation on Jacques Road in Kingston on Saturday morning.

He has been identified as Devar Hodges, otherwise called “Skeddo” and “Blackhead” of Browns Town, St Ann.

It is understood that Hodges was killed about 5:30am during an intelligence-led operation by the police in the Jaques Road area.

Hodges was wanted for wounding with intent and was listed by the Jamaica Constabulary Force among individuals police consider as key players in criminal activities across the island.

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