New Haven, St Andrew – A person police say was a recognized member of the Beng Gang was shot and killed on Saturday after allegedly confronting legislation enforcement officers with a sub-machine gun.
The deceased has been recognized as 30-year-old Kurt Thompson of Buckhan Avenue, Kingston.
In line with police stories, Thompson was seen strolling with a firearm in hand whereas officers had been conducting a curfew patrol within the New Haven group. When the police recognized themselves, Thompson allegedly pointed the weapon at them earlier than making an attempt to flee. Officers pursued him to a premises on Bolivar View, the place a confrontation ensued, leading to his deadly taking pictures.
Authorities recovered an Intratec sub-machine gun from the scene.
Police information point out that Thompson had a historical past of prison exercise. He was beforehand arrested and charged for unlawful possession of a firearm however was launched from jail in 2017. Later that very same 12 months, he was arrested for possession of an offensive weapon however was once more launched. The police assertion didn’t specify whether or not he had been convicted of any fees.
In an announcement on Sunday, the Jamaica Constabulary Drive reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating unlawful firearms from the streets earlier than they can be utilized in opposition to law-abiding residents.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
