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Mannie James, 45, of Bendals was pronounced dead at hospital Monday night after he was shot during a joint police-military operation.
The shooting happened during a dramatic vehicle chase in St John’s.
Police say they and ABDF soldiers were conducting a routine stop and search operation on Lauchland Benjamin Drive when the driver of a Suzuki Vitara sped off upon seeing the law enforcers.
A chase ensued during which one of the occupants of the Vitara jumped from the vehicle and escaped. The Vitara continued into Grays Farm with the police in pursuit.
It is alleged that James exited the vehicle and was later shot. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are not immediately clear.
The Vitara was later found abandoned in the same area; police suspect a third person had been in the vehicle but escaped. Law enforcers seized the vehicle as part of their continuing investigations.
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2 responses to “Man, 45, shot and killed during police chase”
I am so sorry for what happened. Why didn’t police fired the shot in the air as a warning for him to stand up? Yes, the police should have handled the situation better by shot him in his leg. By the way, why was he running from the police? Did he did something illegal and wanted by the police? Is our police force that crazy going around tracing after innocent people and shooting them up like animals?? Mannie James, I am sorry that you have lost your life this way. God will revenge your killer.
What utter nonsense @ John. The Police have a very difficult job with maintaining peace and safety. If the deceased was innocent, why did he sped off upon seeing the police, why did the occupants jumped and escaped from being stopped by the police?
It’s possible the police could have shot him in the leg, but equally,the deceased could have come out of the car with hands raised in the air. I am not convinced that it was the police main aim was to kill him.
It is unfortunate that the other two occupants managed to get away. Young bandits have plagued our shores and it’s high time the police signal a clear message that society has had enough of their out of control and their abhorrent disrespect for law order.
Well done officers with your efforts with keeping our society safe, it’s a pity that the two got away and without a trace of finding them. The Minster should invest more in providing more motor bikes patrol especially in St John’s and surrounding neighbourhood.