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Woman allegedly shot by police in Granville
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May 17, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Granville community is again tense following reports that a woman was allegedly shot by the police, a short while ago. Reports...
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Three shot, one fatally during police confrontation in Trelawny
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Three shot, one fatally during police confrontation in Trelawny
May 17, 2026
TRELAWNY, Jamaica—Three men were shot, one fatally, during an alleged confrontation with police in Hague, Trelawny on Saturday night. Reports are that...
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Suspect in Harbour View double murder killed in police confrontation
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Suspect in Harbour View double murder killed in police confrontation
February 13, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A suspect in Wednesday's Bayshore Park double murder was shot and killed during a confrontation with police in Harbour View, Kings...
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UPDATE: Councillor urges calm in Rose Heights
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Three killed in alleged confrontation with cops
December 16, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Councillor for Montego Bay South East, Arthur Lynch, has urged residents to be calm following Tuesday’s fiery early-morning protes...
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Three killed in alleged confrontation with police in St James
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Three killed in alleged confrontation with police in St James
December 15, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Three men were reportedly fatally injured in an alleged confrontation with members of the security forces Monday afternoon in the ...
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Reputed gang member believed to be among two killed in police confrontation
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Reputed gang member believed to be among two killed in police confrontation
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Two alleged gunmen were shot and killed after they reportedly opened fire on police during a traffic stop on the Shooters Hill mai...
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One of Westmoreland’s most wanted killed in alleged confrontation with police
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One of Westmoreland’s most wanted killed in alleged confrontation with police
September 6, 2024
WESTMORELAND, Jamaica —The police are reporting that one of Westmoreland’s most wanted was fatally shot during a targeted operation in Little London, ...
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