Cops cut down two alleged gunmen in St James

Two men were shot and killed after they allegedly engaged a police team in a shootout in St James on Saturday afternoon. One of the men has been identified as Shacardo Malcolm of Five Miles, Irwin in St James.

 The other remains unidentified. Reports are that about 1:45 p.m., a team of police officers was on patrol in the Irwin Heights area of the parish that is under a state of emergency, when they were shot at by men who then ran off.

 The police gave chase and during an ensuing gun battle, the two men were shot. They were taken to hospital, where they were pronounced dead. The police reported recovering a handgun from the scene. The Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM) has commenced an investigation into the incident.

Cops seize another illegal gun

Police continued to reap success in their campaign to remove illegal guns from off the streets with the seizure of another weapon on Friday in Castle Heights, St. Andrew.

 Reports from the Constant Spring Police are that about 10:30 p.m., members of a police team went to the Castle Heights area where they saw a group of men acting in a manner that arouse their suspicion. The men were approached and one member from the group ran.

 The police gave chase and he was apprehended. He was searched and a Browning 9mm pistol with a magazine containing fourteen 9mm cartridges was found.

 The man was taken to the Constant Spring Police Station where he was placed into custody. However, his identity is being withheld pending further investigations.