The Independent Commission of Investigations, Indecom, has described yesterday’s incident at the Half-Way-Tree police station which left a police officer and businessman dead, as tragic.

Dead are Detective Sergeant, Kevin Mayne and businessman, Deon Singh.

Singh was reportedly on a criminal charge, and the policeman was the investigating officer in the case.

Reports are that at about 5:45 pm, Detective Sergeant Mayne was escorting Singh from the Kingston and St. Andrew parish court to the station nearby, when a tussle ensued.

Another policeman went to the detective sergeant’s assistance and Singh reportedly pulled that lawman’s firearm, and opened fire hitting the detective sergeant, before shooting himself.

The incident is said to be a murder/suicide, however, further investigations are being carried out as a third policeman discharged his weapon in response to the initial explosions.

Indecom’s Assistant Commissioner, Hamish Campbell said the commission has begun its probe and will issue a report as soon as possible.