Three people have been taken into custody in relation to the killing of a man along the bull point main road in Ocho Rios, St. Ann on Saturday evening.

Dead is twenty-five-year-old Roshane Housen otherwise called ‘Bredda’, of Guys Hill St. Mary and Mansfield, St. Ann.

Acting head of the St. Ann police division, Superintendent David White said the persons were picked up during an intensive operation in the area between 1 and 4 pm on Tuesday.

He said strong police presence will be maintained, in an effort to prevent reprisal attacks.

Superintendent white said the police will also maintain their presence in the Steer Town community, where persons linked to the crime are believed to be operating.