ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Regulation enforcement officers have confirmed the identification of the person who died following an alleged confrontation with police in Hodges, close to Black River, on Tuesday.
The deceased has been recognized as 44-year-old Leighton Nembhard, often known as “Bigga Don.” Police stated Nembhard was a sound selector and a resident of Peacock Heights within the Black River space.
In line with police experiences, the incident occurred throughout the mid-afternoon hours when Nembhard reportedly turned concerned in a confrontation with members of the safety forces. Investigators stated extra personnel from throughout the St Elizabeth Police Division have been known as in to help throughout what was described as a standoff.
Following the incident, police reported the seizure of a Browning 9-millimetre pistol. The firearm was discovered with {a magazine} containing two rounds of ammunition.
Authorities famous that Nembhard’s loss of life brings the variety of individuals killed throughout alleged confrontations with safety forces to 14 to date this yr. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are persevering with.
