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13-09-2026
According to the report from the Jamaica Observer, three people were fatally shot early Sunday morning, September 13, 2026, during an armed confrontation with police in St Andrew, Jamaica.Among the deceased was Dewar Archibald, also known as “Max,” whom authorities identified as a high-risk criminal target and an alleged member of the Speculation Gang. The identities of the other two individuals have not yet been released.Key Details of the Incident
- The Operation: Around 1:45 am, officers from the Specialised Operations unit were patrolling the Red Hills area after receiving intelligence that armed individuals travelling in a red Honda HR-V and a white Toyota Probox were planning criminal operations in the St Andrew North Police Division.
- The Shootout: Police attempted to intercept both vehicles. The driver of the Toyota Probox managed to escape, but officers intercepted the Honda HR-V near Knightsdale Drive. The occupants reportedly opened fire on the police, who returned fire with their service weapons. Three occupants were fatally wounded.
- Oversight: The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has been notified to investigate the incident.
- Murders: He was implicated in the December 21, 2025 murder of Chevardo Messam in Crawford district, St Elizabeth, as well as the January 9, 2026 murder of Kemar Brown (alias “Mars”) in Bristol, Alexandria, St Ann, where a woman was also shot and injured.
- Robberies and Break-ins: He was linked to an attempted ATM theft and shooting in Drax Hall, St Ann, in April, along with several other commercial break-ins and robberies targeting ATMs and remittance agencies across Linstead, Kingston, and Clarendon between February and June.