The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of an unidentified man during an alleged armed confrontation with the police in Long Lane, off March Pen Road, Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Monday.
Reports are that about 8:15 a.m., police personnel were conducting a cordon-and-search operation in the area when they approached a premises.
The man was reportedly seen standing at the doorway before retreating inside the dwelling.
The police team reportedly identified themselves while tactically approaching the house.
According to the police, the man later emerged and pointed a firearm at the officers, prompting them to take defensive action and open fire.
The man was shot and fell.
Police said a Patriot 9mm pistol, fitted with a magazine containing five 9mm cartridges, was recovered from the scene.
The injured man was assisted to Spanish Town General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
INDECOM is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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