The Unbiased Fee of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the taking pictures of a person by a policeman in Bannister district, Outdated Harbour, St. Catherine, on Monday evening.
In keeping with police experiences, the incident occurred round 9:00 p.m. when the policeman, who was at dwelling with relations listening to music, was approached by the person, who demanded that the music be turned off.
The person allegedly pushed previous the policeman and unplugged an extension twine. After being instructed to depart, the person reportedly ran a brief distance, picked up a stone, and appeared able to throw it.
In response, the policeman fired his service weapon, hitting the person within the left leg.
The injured man was transported to the Spanish City Hospital, the place he was handled and later launched.
Subsequent investigations revealed that the person has psychological well being challenges.
INDECOM is at present reviewing the circumstances of the taking pictures, together with the usage of power by the officer. The incident has raised questions concerning the dealing with of people with psychological well being points throughout police interactions.
The matter stays underneath lively investigation.
