St Andrew, Jamaica: Cassava Piece Police Shooting Under Investigation – A fatal shooting is now under investigation following an early morning operation in the St Andrew community that left one man dead.
The deceased has been identified by the police as Orlando Salmon, otherwise known as ‘Bomma’.
Reports indicate that the incident unfolded around 4:30 a.m. during a planned security operation in Cassava Piece. Lawmen alleged that Salmon was involved in a confrontation with officers, during which he was fatally shot.
Police also reported that a firearm was recovered at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released further details surrounding the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has since begun a probe into the incident.
The latest police shooting adds to the growing number of fatalities linked to alleged confrontations with members of the security forces across Jamaica.
As of May 19, a total of 130 people had reportedly been killed during such incidents this year, with 15 fatalities recorded so far in May alone.
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