‘Poppy’ killed during shootout with police

Twenty-six-year Tevon ‘Poppy’ Johnson, one of St James' most wanted men, was shot and killed during confrontation with the police on Tuesday night.

Johnson, who was allegedly a top-tier member of the Alliance Gang, was wanted for several murders and shootings in the parish.

This is reportedly his second shootout with the security forces operating in the Special Zones of Operation (ZOSO). 

It is reported that a joint police-military team carried out an intelligence led operation in Crawford Street in Montego Bay at approximately 11 p.m. at premises the suspect was staying.

On arrival at the location, the security team was reportedly fired on by Johnson. They returned fire, and Johnson was shot. One pistol was recovered.

“Johnson was one of the high value criminal suspects operating in the St James division. Intelligence has linked him to many crimes over the past decade. He is was a hardened criminal,” said the police report.

The police are anticipating risks of street protests following the death and have held a strong presence in the area.

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