Westmoreland, Jamaica – A person was shot and killed by police on the night time of April 12 throughout a confrontation within the Decrease Darliston space of Westmoreland. He was later recognized as Ryan Johnson, a infamous determine with a protracted historical past of felony exercise together with armed robberies, burglaries, and homicide.
In line with police stories, a patrol crew noticed Johnson appearing suspiciously on the primary highway and instructed him to cease. As a substitute, he reportedly drew a firearm and opened fireplace. Police returned fireplace, fatally wounding him. He was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
A black Taurus 9mm pistol with 4 dwell rounds was recovered from his physique.
Johnson had been implicated in a number of violent incidents through the years, together with the 2017 homicide of Anthony Bryan, and the 2023 killing of well-liked natural drink entrepreneur William “Baba Roots” Webb. Regardless of being charged in earlier circumstances, he had repeatedly been granted bail and allegedly paid off witnesses.
Investigations are being performed by the Impartial Fee of Investigations (INDECOM).
