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Man killed during altercation with policeman in Clarendon

Published:Sunday | April 21, 2024 | 3:51 PM
He has been identified as Alex Williams, of Savannah Cross. - Contributed photo

A 21-year-old man was shot dead in an alleged confrontation with an off-duty policeman in Savannah Cross, Clarendon, on Saturday. 

He has been identified as Alex Williams, of Savannah Cross.  

Police reports say both men got into an altercation, Williams attempted to use a machete to chop the policeman and he was shot.

The incident was reported to the Inspectorate of Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) and the Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM).

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