Clarendon Massacre Suspect Steve ‘Fly Brain’ Smith Shot Dead by Security Forces Amid Nationwide Outcry
Steve ‘Fly Brain’ Smith, suspect in Clarendon massacre, shot dead by security forces as Jamaica
reels from the brutal Cherry Tree Lane killings.
The manhunt for Steve Smith, also known by his aliases “Thicka” and “Fly Brain,” has come to a fatal
end. Smith, one of the prime suspects in the horrific Cherry Tree Lane massacre in Four Paths, Clarendon,
was shot and killed by security forces on Wednesday. This tragic event, which left eight people dead and
nine others injured, has sent shockwaves throughout the nation.
Smith was not just any criminal—he was a notorious figure in Clarendon and beyond. According to a
joint media release from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF),
Authorities believe Smith was involved in several contract-related killings and other serious crimes.
across multiple parishes. His death marks the end of a criminal career that has left a trail of
devastation.
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On the day of the incident, members of the JCF’s Fugitive Apprehension Team and the Clarendon Operational Support Team (OST) acted on intelligence that led them to a location in Osbourne Store, Clarendon, not far from the scene of Sunday’s gruesome attacks. Their mission was to apprehend Smith and other suspects linked to the mass killing. The situation quickly escalated into a violent confrontation upon their arrival, during which someone shot Smith. They rushed him to May Pen Hospital, but doctors later pronounced him dead.
The authorities reported the shooting incident to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), ensuring a thorough examination of the security forces’ actions.
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The Cherry Tree Lane massacre, which claimed the lives of eight innocent victims, including a seven-year-old boy from Four Paths Primary School and three women, has left the community and the entire nation in mourning. The brutality of the attack has prompted swift action from the government, which declared a state of emergency (SOE) in Clarendon on Wednesday to prevent any further violence and reprisals.
As the investigation continues, authorities have already detained five men in connection with the brutal attack, and security forces remain on high alert to bring any remaining perpetrators to justice.
The team at 876newsja.com remains committed to providing you with updates on this developing story. We extend our deepest condolences to the families affected by this senseless violence.
