Person of Interest in death of Kelsey Ferrigon fatally shot by police in Clarendon
Published:Monday | May 12, 2025 | 11:38 AM
Giovanni Ellis, who was listed as a person of interest for the death of nine-year-old schoolgirl Kelsey Ferrigon, was this morning fatally shot by the police in Clarendon during an operation to capture him.
Details surrounding the incident, which happened in Sandy Bay, are yet to be released by the police.
Ellis, alias 'Coolie Man', who was out on bail on a charge of cruelty to a child, was on the run since the discovery of girl's body last Friday, which has left her community in turmoil.
Ferrigon was found dead inside a barrel at her home on Jobs Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine, partially nude and bearing signs of physical abuse.
Police believe she was sexually assaulted before being killed.
Her 16-year-old brother made the horrific discovery around 8 p.m. while their mother was away from the home.
The murder has sparked national outrage, with calls for stronger protection of children and swift justice.
The Government had put out a 2,000,000 reward for his capture.
- Rasbert Turner
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