Alleged Ambrook Lane gangster killed, firearm seized in police operation

Police shot and killed a man identified as Marlon Wayne, 38, during an operation targeting the Ambrook Lane gang in Kingston early Friday morning. The confrontation occurred at Robert Close in Kingston 10, where Wayne allegedly retrieved a firearm and fired at law enforcement officers.

The operation involved over 100 police personnel who were targeting the Ambrook Lane gang's activities in the surrounding communities. According to reports, officers entered a residence on Robert Close. While searching the dwelling, Wayne reportedly jumped from a bed, grabbed a prohibited weapon from a bedside table, and aimed it at the officers, discharging one round. Police returned fire, hitting Wayne.

Authorities seized a black Taurus G2C 9mm pistol with a magazine containing three 9mm cartridges from Wayne. He was transported to Kingston Public Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Police intelligence indicates Wayne was a prominent member of the Ambrook Lane Gang and a known extortionist operating in the Half-Way Tree business district.

Wayne had a criminal history, including previous charges for robbery with aggravation, murder, illegal possession of a firearm, and conspiracy. He had been reporting on bail at the Half-Way Tree Police Station prior to the incident.