September 10, 2023
Murder suspect fatally shot in St Elizabeth police confrontation
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica— A man who police say was a murder suspect and wanted for robberies in St Elizabeth was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation on Saturday in Top Hill near Junction.
He is Christopher McKen, 27, a resident of Top Hill.
Police sources say about 12:30 am, McKen and another man were traveling on a motorcycle when an attempt was made to intercept them.
It is alleged that the men challenged the cops, and McKen was shot during the incident.
He was taken to hospital and pronounced dead while his crony managed to escape.
Police said a firearm was seized with two live rounds.
– Kasey Williams