Two alleged gunmen were shot and killed by the police, during an armed confrontation in Portmore, St. Catherine, this afternoon.

The police communications unit says quick action by the St. Catherine South police resulted in two would-be killers being fatally shot during the incident on Caymanas Drive.

Reports are that at about 1:30 PM, the police intercepted a silver Nissan Wingroad motorcar with three men on board, after receiving information that the men were on their way to commit a murder in the St. Catherine south area.

The men reportedly challenged the police and two of them were fatally shot.

Two illegal firearms were also seized.

The third man escaped.

A major investigation is underway as the police close in on the third suspect.