INDECOM probe shooting death of motorist allegedly by police

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) have launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man allegedly by the police during a traffic stop along Old Harbour Road in St Catherine.

It is reported that about 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, police personnel were on traffic management duties along Old Harbour Road when they signalled to the deceased to stop his vehicle. 

The driver, 39-year-old Inegus Hyman, complied and stopped. 

He was asked to exit the vehicle, and as he disembarked his Honda Accord, he allegedly grabbed one of the policemen and a tussle ensued.

It is further alleged that Hyman brandished his licensed firearm and started firing at the police.

The police returned fire during which Hyman was shot. He was taken to the Spanish Town Hospital where he  was pronounced dead. 

- Rasbert Turner

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