Man fatally shot, policeman injured in alleged confrontation in Negril

A man was fatally shot and a policeman was injured in an alleged confrontation during a police operation in Negril, Westmoreland on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as Niarrie Richardson, otherwise called 'Draco.'

The police report that about 4:34 a.m., a team conducted an operation in Tank Lane in Negril.

It was further reported that the officers entered a premises and were allegedly challenged by Richardson, who was allegedly armed with a handgun.

During the alleged exchange of gunfire, a policeman and Richardson were shot.

According to the police, a loaded firearm—a pistol with six 9mm cartridges—was seized from him.

Richardson was assisted to the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has been informed of the incident and has since launched a probe.

- Rasbert Turner

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