INDECOM probing fatal police shooting in Central Village

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is reporting that it is probing the fatal shooting of a man by the police in an alleged shootout along Brown's Lane in Central Village, St Catherine today.

The deceased is yet to be identified.

INDECOM stated that the police informed that a team went in pursuit of a man who was reportedly seen running and carrying a large object along Brown's Lane.

During the pursuit, the man is alleged to have brandished a firearm and fired at the police.

The cops reported that they fired in response.

After the gunfire subsided, the man was found suffering from gunshot wounds, and two firearms were reportedly seen in his vicinity.

INDECOM said the two recovered firearms were a Springfield nine-millimetre pistol and an M16 rifle which was wrapped in transparent plastic.

INDECOM is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the deceased man.

He was wearing a black t-shirt marked Hollister, blue jeans shorts with a black belt, and blue underpants.

He is of slim build and dark complexion.

Any person with information to assist with the identification is asked to contact INDECOM's landline at 876-968-8875, INDECOM's WhatsApp number at (876)553-0000 or the Portmore Police Station.

The INDECOM said the incident scene was examined, processed and evidential material recovered from were packaged.

The hands of the deceased were swabbed for DNA testing and his body was photographed and sealed, pending post-mortem examinations.

Initial accounts of the incident were provided by the concerned officers.

The officers further reported that no body-worn cameras were issued or worn during the incident.

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