A person alleged to be a high-ranking member of the infamous 440 Drive Gang was fatally shot throughout a confrontation with police in Bridgeport, Portmore, on Tuesday evening.
The deceased, 24-year-old Alex Madden of a Kingston 11 tackle, was beforehand discharged from the Jamaica Defence Power (JDF) in 2024 because of alleged ties to the gang.
Police experiences point out that round 9:00 p.m., regulation enforcement officers on an operation in Bridgeport tried to apprehend Madden. He allegedly confronted the officers with a firearm, prompting them to return hearth. Madden was struck and later pronounced lifeless on the Spanish City Hospital at 9:15 p.m.
A HiPoint 9mm Luger pistol, together with {a magazine} containing six rounds of ammunition, was reportedly seized on the scene.
Madden was reportedly a key determine within the 440 Drive Gang, which has been linked to a collection of violent crimes within the St. Andrew South Police Division. Police have linked him to a few murders and a taking pictures since November 2024. He was additionally wished for questioning in relation to an tried homicide.
The Impartial Fee of Investigations (INDECOM) has opened an inquiry into the taking pictures.
As investigations proceed, authorities stay targeted on dismantling legal networks fueling violence within the area.
