WESTMORELAND, Jamaica – A murder suspect was apprehended and a getaway vehicle seized moments after the murder of a man in Masemur, Little London in Westmoreland on Saturday.

Reports are that about 10:40 am, one of two men in a white Toyota Axio motorcar shot and wounded a bike taxi operator on Top Road, Little London.

A policeman, who was in the vicinity intervened, which resulted in an armed confrontation. The men escaped in the area, and the wounded man was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The deceased has been identified as 47-year-old Oswell Brown, otherwise called ‘Scatter’ of Ebenezer district in Little London in the parish.

Shortly after the incident, the police received a voice note in a work WhatsApp group about the vehicle that was involved. A team responded to the incident where the vehicle and the suspect were seen. The suspect was immediately taken into custody, and the vehicle seized.

Head of the Westmoreland division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Wayne Josephs commended the police officers for quickly acting on information that resulted in the apprehension of the murder suspect.

“This level of commitment and vigilance by my officers is unmatched, and I commend the team leader and the probationer constable, who responded to this voice note as soon as it was received. My team of officers demonstrated what it means to be a force for good and principles of service above self,” SSP Josephs said.

“I must also extend appreciation to all the other team members, including my Detective Corporal, who intervened while the incident was in progress, putting himself at risk in the defence of law-abiding citizens. I want to use this opportunity to also recognise the role our citizens continue to play in supporting the Westmoreland Police,” SSP Josephs added.

Investigations are ongoing.