People whose matters were to be heard in the Spanish Town and Old Harbour Courts in St. Catherine today will have to wait for new court dates.

The two courts suspended operations today following the fatal shooting of an alleged gang leader last night.

Dead is Othneil “Thickman” Lobban, who police say was a top leader of the One Order gang.

He was shot by police in St. Andrew at around 10:00 P.M.

Lobban’s death has resulted in sections of St. Catherine being tense.

Acting Director of Communications for the Court Administration Division (CAD), Nordia Francis said the safety of all court stakeholders is a top priority.

She also noted that rescheduled court dates will be published soon.