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INDECOM: Man shot in St Andrew police operation dies

Published:Thursday | March 12, 2026 | 11:05 PM
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Investigators surround a Honda Fit motor car following a fatal shooting on Ruthven Road in St Andrew on March 12, 2026.
Investigators surround a Honda Fit motor car following a fatal shooting on Ruthven Road in St Andrew on March 12, 2026.
The accused, Kerry-Ann Clarke of Bastard Cedar Walk in Petersfield, has been charged with wounding with intent.
The accused, Kerry-Ann Clarke of Bastard Cedar Walk in Petersfield, has been charged with wounding with intent.
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The man who was shot during a police operation on Ruthven Road, St Andrew, Thursday night has died, the Independent Commission of Investigations says.

Another man remains in custody.

Police reported that a firearm was recovered at the scene.

The Independent Commission of Investigations is probing the incident.

As at March 12, a total of 64 people have been fatally shot by members of the security forces this year.

Thirteen of those shootings occurred in March.

This is a developing story. More details to follow.

- Andre Williams

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