Members of the security forces at the scene of a deadly shootout in Sligoville, St. Catherine on Friday, October 16.
By Clinton McGregor
Radio Jamaica News has been informed that the high risk target of Friday's major police operation in Mount Moreland in Sligoville, St. Catherine - in which five people were killed, including two policemen - is wanted for five murders committed in the St. Andrew North Police Division.
The suspect - who goes by the alias 'Papa' - was reportedly trailed to the house in Sligoville, but managed to elude the police team.
He is wanted for multiple murders and shootings.
The police have conducted several search operations for his capture since Friday.
Three other suspects were killed in the operation which has sparked public debate.
They have been idenified as Errol Hussey, his son Malik Hussey and 25-year-old Javaun Cougle.
Radio Jamaica News has been informed that four children, including a 16-year-old mother, were inside the house during the shooting.
The 16-year-old is the mother of a two-month-old child who was rescued from the dwelling.
A 10-year-old girl and a seven-year-old were also inside the house, which was riddled with bullets during the exchange of fire between the police and armed men who reportedly barricaded themselves inside the dwelling.
The 16-year-old was questioned by investigators and released on the weekend.
Radio Jamaica News was informed that the 10-year-old sustained multiple bullet wounds and remains in serious condition in hospital.
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) had reported that two minors, three police officers, and one member of the Jamaica Defence Force were wounded during the incident.
The Police High Command is now reviewing a viral video of Friday's deadly shooting incident.
The Police High Command said the policemen were shot when the suspects lured them into a trap.
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