White Corridor, St Thomas – A person was shot and killed by police throughout an operation in White Corridor, St Thomas, on Tuesday morning. The deceased has been recognized as Franklyn Hyman.
The incident, which was captured on video by residents, is now circulating on social media. The footage exhibits a number of officers of the Jamaica Constabulary Pressure (JCF) surrounding a home whereas a neighbor urges Hyman to give up. Moments later, gunshots are heard, and 4 officers are seen carrying a physique towards police service automobiles.
The St Thomas police have confirmed the deadly taking pictures however haven’t offered extra particulars relating to the operation.
Hyman’s mom, Shanna Johnson, has accused regulation enforcement of wrongdoing, insisting that her son was harmless. She claimed that police had harassed him within the days main as much as his demise.
She said that police searched his residence the earlier week and threatened his girlfriend. Days later, they detained him for questioning and held him for 5 days earlier than releasing him with out prices.
She additional alleged that the police had beforehand threatened to kill her son and carried out their plan on Tuesday morning whereas he was making ready for work.
Residents are calling for an impartial investigation into the incident, as questions stay concerning the circumstances surrounding Hyman’s demise.
