Male inmate killed at Chapelton lockup, probe ordered
Published:Monday | June 3, 2024 | 9:10 AM
Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake has ordered an immediate probe into the circumstances that resulted in the death of a male prisoner at the Chapelton Police Lockup early this morning.
The probe is to be carried out by the Inspectorate and Professional Standard Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF).
A media release from the JCF's Corporate Communications Unit said initial reports are that, about 3:15 a.m., police on duty heard unusual sounds coming from one of the cells and made checks.
The male prisoner was seen with a wound, which was reportedly inflicted by other inmates.
He was transported to the May Pen Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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