St Andrew, Jamaica: The Impartial Fee of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched an inquiry into the deadly police taking pictures of 55-year-old Eric Shakespeare alongside Mountain View Avenue in St Andrew this morning.
In accordance with INDECOM, reviews point out {that a} police staff breached a room the place Shakespeare was current. It’s alleged that he was seen pointing a firearm on the officers, who then opened fireplace. He was later pronounced useless on the hospital.
Authorities reported {that a} Smith & Wesson 9mm pistol was recovered from the scene. INDECOM officers examined the realm, collected evidential materials, and performed a gunshot residue check on Shakespeare’s fingers. The officers concerned have been served with notices to supply statements and attend interviews as a part of the investigation.
Following the taking pictures, indignant residents mounted fiery roadblocks in protest, calling for justice and transparency within the case.
INDECOM is urging witnesses to return ahead with any obtainable pictures, movies, or data relating to the incident. Experiences may be made through WhatsApp at (876) 553-0000 or by contacting INDECOM at (876) 968-1932 or (876) 968-8875.
The fee additionally famous that Shakespeare’s loss of life brings the variety of folks fatally shot by safety forces since January to 22.
Investigations are ongoing.
