WATCH: Cop interdicted after woman killed in Granville police shooting

ST JAMES, Jamaica – A member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force has been interdicted after a woman was shot and killed in Granville, St James on Sunday.

The Police high Command made the announcement in a release late Sunday, stating that it is “deeply concerned about the circumstances surrounding” the incident.

“The matter has been immediately reported to the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) and the Inspectorate Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB), which have now commenced a full investigation into the incident. Having reviewed preliminary information, including CCTV, the High Command has ordered the immediate interdiction of the member involved,” it stated.

Granville resident Latoya Bulgin, otherwise called “Buju”, was shot and killed in an alleged confrontation with a member of the security forces.

However, the incident was captured in video garnered from CCTV in area.

The footage shows a black Toyota Voxy that Bulging was driving to what residents say was a protest in downtown Montego Bay in relation to the death of 17-year-old Tjey Edwards last week Sunday, allegedly by a member of the security forces.

The vehicle was stopped in Granville Square where others in the vehicle could be seen disembarking shortly after the police engaged the occupants of the vehicle. Just seconds later, the Voxy moved out onto the roadway when a explosion was heard after the JCF member pointed what appeared to be a firearm at the vehicle.

The police could be seen taking the injured woman from the vehicle following which she was taken to hospital in a JCF service vehicle.

Irate residents have accused the police of murder in the inident.

Member of Parliament for St James West Central, Marlene Malahoo Forte was soon on the scene and was later seen engaging with residents where she urged them to not carry out any actions that may lead to consequences for the community.

“This is not right and I know that the community is angry, grieving and searching for answers. The good thing is that the investigation is being assisted by camera footage and the investigation has proceeded swiftly,” she said.

“I want to ask you to stay on the right side of the law, I don’t want any response in the community to result in a suppression of anything,” she appealed.

Malahoo Forte said that she knows that the residents are angry but they should not let that get the better of them. She told them that she will be working to ensure that the investigations are done and the truth comes to light.