Man accused of shooting at cops charged

The Manchester police have arrested and charged 29-year-old Jamar Dawkins, a resident from St Paul's district accused of engaging in a shootout with cops that left one man dead. 

The incident happened on Tuesday, September 26. 

It is reported that about 12:45 p.m., lawmen were in an unmarked service vehicle on an operation when they were attacked by Dawkins, his brother and other accomplices who fired several shots at them.

The police returned fire, killing one of the armed men in the process. A firearm was taken from him.

Dawkins and the other men escaped.

Later that day, Dawkins visited the Santa Cruz Police to report of his brother being killed and his involvement in the shooting, when he was arrested.

Following an interview session in the presence of his attorney, he was charged with five counts of shooting with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon and unauthorised possession of ammunition.

His court date has not been finalised and his accomplices are currently being sought by the police

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