Man shot dead after allegedly pointing gun at police during Spanish Town operation
A 25-year-old man was fatally shot by police early Sunday morning after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers during a search of a premises along Jobs Lane in Spanish Town, St Catherine.
The deceased has been identified as Okeffe Somers, otherwise called 'Briss,' a labourer of March Pen Road in Spanish Town.
Police reports indicate that about 12:45 a.m. officers on patrol received information about armed men at a premises in the area.
The team proceeded to the address along Jobs Lane, where upon entering, one man allegedly fled. While searching the dwelling, Somers allegedly emerged from under a bed and pointed a firearm at the officers.
The police took evasive action and discharged their weapons. When the shooting ended, Somers was reportedly found clutching the weapon, a .357 Magnum Revolver loaded with five rounds of ammunition.
He was assisted to the Spanish Town Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe into the matter.
- Rasbert Turner
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