KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sept 10, CMC – Police Wednesday named a 54-year-old unemployed man, who had been deported from the United States, as the person behind Tuesday’s four-hour standoff that resulted in his death.
Police said that Alphonso Wilson, otherwise called “Brown Man, was killed during the standoff in Manchester, a parish located in west-central Jamaica, and that the incident may have started over the price of a tray of eggs.
The authorities say they believe that a man identified as Adrian Bernard, a 30-year-old accountant, may have been the other person involved in the dispute over the eggs. He had been shot and was pronounced dead at hospital
Head of the Manchester Police Superintendent, Carey Duncan, who led the operation, in a statement, commended the police officers for their bravery during the incident.
“Commendation all around for the display of bravery, resilience, and above all, a very high level of professionalism in executing our mandate to serve and protect,” he said, commending also the Manchester Traffic Department for quickly observing the circumstances surrounding the crash and alerting the Mandeville police.
The police had to call in for support from other security force groups, including the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Specialised Operations, Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch, Area Fugitive Apprehension Team, and the military.
Police said that when they went to Wilson’s apartment, they were fired upon and that two armoured vehicles and a truck had to be used to breach the premises and remove a grille during the security forces’ entry.
Police said a multi-calibre Omni hybrid rifle, one Beretta pistol with an extended magazine and over 450 assorted rounds were taken from the premises.
“The Omni rifle is capable of firing different assorted rounds (of ammunition),” said Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Allen.
Head of the Manchester Police Superintendent Carey Duncan, who led the operation, in a statement to police personnel commended his team for their bravery during the incident.
“Commendation all around for the display of bravery, resilience, and above all, a very high level of professionalism in executing our mandate to serve and protect,” he said.
He commended the Manchester Traffic Department for quickly observing the circumstances surrounding the crash and alerting the Mandeville police.
He also lauded the division’s Operation Support Team, Community Safety Security Branch and Criminal Investigation Branch.
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