Three detained, firearm seized as police probe St Ann double murder

Carl Gilchrist/Gleaner Writer

Three persons have been detained and a Glock pistol with 11 rounds seized as the police step up investigations into the double murder that rocked the quiet community of Spring Piece in Pimento Walk, St Ann on Saturday night. 

Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) Private 24-year-old Leighton Sinclair and 37- year-old mechanic Devoy Webb were gunned down around 11 o'clock Saturday night as they made their way home. 

 Quick response by the police, assisted by the JDF, resulted in the three being picked up late Sunday. 

The gun was reportedly found in bushes. 

It is reported that one of the three, who was a suspect in the murder, surrendered to the police after his mother was apprehended for questioning. 

“Investigations are ongoing to ascertain whether they can be charged or otherwise,” Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of operations for St Ann, Kevin Francis, told The Gleaner on Monday. 

Francis also said the police were following several leads.

On Sunday, residents of Spring Piece expressed shock at the killing of the two they described as “good youths” and good friends.  

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