HANOVER, Jamaica — A 3rd man implicated within the abduction of a trainer in Westmoreland has been fatally shot throughout a reported confrontation with the police in Pell River, Hanover.
The deceased has been recognized as Omar Johnson. Police say he was killed round 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday evening throughout an operation primarily based on intelligence.
In keeping with experiences, legislation enforcement personnel went to a premises in Pell River, the place they encountered Johnson. He was reportedly requested to give up peacefully however refused. A confrontation allegedly adopted, throughout which Johnson was shot and killed.
An unlawful firearm and ammunition had been reportedly seized on the scene.
Johnson was amongst three males implicated within the brazen abduction of a feminine trainer in Westmoreland. The opposite suspects — 21-year-old Kevin Gordon, in any other case referred to as ‘Josh,’ and 27-year-old Christopher Williams, in any other case referred to as ‘Bubba’ — had been killed earlier throughout a confrontation with the police as they tried to rescue the trainer.
The trainer had reportedly been dragged from her car after the suspects used a log to dam the street. She was then taken to a location in Hanover, the place she was discovered and rescued unhurt by police.
Gordon, who was out on bail for a 2023 homicide, and Williams had been each fatally shot through the rescue operation.
Investigators consider the kidnapping was ordered by a high-ranking member of the Kings Valley gang, who’s at present behind bars.
The case stays beneath energetic investigation.
