The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is again expressing concern over an increase in fatal shootings, involving members of the security forces.

The latest fatal shooting occurred along Mountain View Avenue in St. Andrew yesterday morning.

Dead is 55 year old Eric Shakespeare of the community.

He was shot dead by police during a planned operation. 

His death pushes to 22, the number of people fatally shot by members of the security forces since the start of 2025.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, Assistant Commissioner of INDECOM, Hamish Campbell said this is 9 more than the 13 deaths recorded for all of January last year.

He expressed concern that upwards of 20 people have been fatally shot by the security forces in each of the past 5 months.