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Late into the night, under the cover of darkness in the usually quiet village of Freetown, the sound of gunfire shattered the stillness.
Around 11pm last night, what some residents initially believed to be the echo of fireworks quickly turned out to be something far more serious, a reported shootout between law enforcement and an armed suspect. By the time the dust had settled, one man was fatally shot.
According to reports, the fatal encounter followed a carefully coordinated police operation. Officers had been deployed throughout the area in what is believed to have been a targeted response to ongoing criminal activity. It is during this heightened operation that the confrontation occurred.
Though full details remain scarce, eyewitnesses recount seeing a strong police presence sweeping through parts of the village just moments before the gunshots rang out. The authorities have yet to confirm the identity of the deceased or provide specific information about the operation, but an official statement is expected soon.
This latest incident has only heightened concerns among residents on the island.
Vehicles have been stolen in broad daylight, and just days ago, a tourist was reportedly robbed of her vehicle while visiting Jabberwock Beach.
This story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
