The Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine remained closed Tuesday evening as investigators processed the scene of a fatal confrontation that left four men dead and a policeman “seriously” injured, the police say. Senior Superintendent of Police Hopton Nicholson, head of the St Catherine North Police Division, said the cop was shot during the incident. He described the officer's condition as "serious but stable".The constable is reportedly assigned to the Linstead Police Station. Nicholson said four men were shot and killed during the confrontation.The police reported that two illegal firearms were recovered at the scene.The Independent Commission of Investigations said it had launched a probe into the four fatalities.The Bog Walk Gorge, a critical artery linking Kingston and St Catherine with sections of northern Jamaica, remained closed while the scene was being processed, Nicholson said. Motorists were advised to expect delays and use alternative routes.Up to late Tuesday afternoon, investigators had not released additional information regarding the identities of the deceased or the events leading up to the shooting.Follow The Gleaner on X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram @JamaicaGleaner and on Facebook @GleanerJamaica. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at onlinefeedback@gleanerjm.com or editors@gleanerjm.com.
UPDATE | Four killed, cop injured in Bog Walk Gorge shootout; route remains closed
The Bog Walk Gorge in St Catherine remained closed Tuesday evening as investigators processed the scene of a fatal confrontation that left four men dead and a policeman “seriously” injured, the police say. Senior Superintendent of Police Hopton Nicholson, head of the St Catherine North Police Division, said the cop was shot during the incident. He described the officer's condition as "serious but stable".The constable is reportedly assigned to the Linstead Police Station.
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