A man dubbed one of the most wanted in St James was fatally shot by the police early yesterday morning.

The dead man has been identified as David Campbell, also known as 'Rasta Sud' or 'Dave', of Hollywood, Norwood, St James. He was the reputed leader of a gang which operates there and was added to the parish's most wanted list two months ago.

Police reports are that a joint police/military operation was carried out in the community shortly after 5 a.m.

It is reported that on the approach of the security forces, Campbell fired at them.

The fire was returned and he was fatally hit.

The St James police say Campbell was linked to a series of shootings in the area which were said to be linked to an ongoing feud between men from Hollywood and Ooga Lane in Norwood following an incident which left Campbell nursing gunshot wounds.