Protest in Tawes Meadows, St Catherine after police killing of bar owner
Published:Friday | December 29, 2023 | 12:42 PM
Cops in St Catherine have increased their presence in Tawes Meadows, Spanish Town as residents this morning mounted roadblocks to protest the fatal shooting of a man in the community by the police.
The residents have accused the police of killing 35-year-old Donald Brown in cold blood.
The police say a team went to a bar in Tawes Meadows where they attempted to arrest the owner.
A struggle reportedly ensued and Brown was shot and pronounced dead at hospital.
The police say the operation started last night after a businessman was abducted by thugs who demanded a $ 1 million ransom.
The businessman was released unharmed by the thugs.
This morning, upset residents took to the street to protest the fatal shooting by the police.
- Ruddy Mathison
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