The Unbiased Fee of Investigations (Indecom) has confirmed that 12 individuals had been fatally shot by safety forces throughout six incidents on January 1 and 5.
4 deaths occurred on January 5, together with a triple taking pictures in St. Toolies, Manchester, and one other fatality in Clarendon. On January 1, eight individuals died in a number of incidents, together with two triple shootings in St. James and Westmoreland, with three victims beneath 18.
Deputy Commissioner Yanique Taylor-Wellington expressed concern over the rising pattern, noting a 65% enhance in deadly police shootings in 2025 and a 300% rise within the first 5 days of 2026.
Indecom reported that eight firearms had been recovered, no body-worn cameras had been activated, and all crime scenes had been completely processed. Officers concerned have been served Part 21 notices for statements and interviews.
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