Man fatally shot by security forces in Terminal Road, Old Harbour Bay

A man was shot and killed by the security forces during an alleged confrontation in Terminal Road, Old Harbour Bay, St Catherine early this morning.

According to the police, a gun was seized from the deceased.

It is reported that about 5:30, a police-military team went to Terminal Road in search of drugs and illegal guns.

During the operation, houses were searched.

It is reported that the team entered a premises and a man who was inside reportedly pointed a gun at them.

He was shot, and a Browning nine millimetre pistol affixed with a magazine containing seven rounds of ammunition was seized from him.

He was assisted to the Spanish Town Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Independent Commission of Investigations has since launched a probe into the matter.

- Rasbert Turner

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