INDECOM probing fatal police shooting of two men in Mountain View, St Andrew

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

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Over US$70000 allocated to support recovery of youth farmers, fisherfolk and MSMES impacted by Hurricane Melissa

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

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SLB launches Debt Reset Programme to run from December 1 to April 30 next year

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

Read More

Man charged in connection with seizure of cocaine in St. Mary

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

Read More

Tourism Minister says despite Melissa devastation, confidence of Jamaica’s partners remains very high

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

Read More

Grief counselling underway at Edwin Allen High in Clarendon following death of student in a crash last evening

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

Read More

Gov’t to lend JPS US$150M to assist with post hurricane Melissa restoration efforts

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

Read More

Citizens urged to limit exposure to Melissa devastation to reduce stress and anxiety

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

Read More

Four arrested in relation to gun seizure in Parry Town Ocho Rios, St. Ann

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

Read More

Renewed appeal for persons to follow guidelines when using generators to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is probing the fatal police shooting of two men along 11th Lane, in Mountain View, St Andrew, yesterday.

The names of the deceased have not been released.

Reports are that at about 4:00 PM, lawmen in the area intercepted a motor car with several men aboard.

Its alleged that men exited the car, armed with handguns.

The officers confronted the men, and a shoot-out ensued.

When the shooting subsided, 2 men were found with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Its reported that guns were also seized.

The latest incident pushes the number of people killed by the security forces since the start of the year to 285.

Read More