A 23-year-old security guard was fatally shot by members of a police-military team during an alleged confrontation in Ellerslie Pen, Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Wednesday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Shevon Ulett, otherwise called “Pitta”, a resident of the community.
According to police reports, the incident occurred about 5:45 a.m. when security personnel entered the community as part of an operation targeting wanted individuals.
Police allege that Ulett was spotted carrying a firearm and was ordered to remain where he was after the team identified themselves.
However, investigators claim he opened fire at the security personnel before fleeing into a nearby board house.
The team reportedly pursued him and forced entry into the building, where Ulett allegedly pointed his firearm at the officers a second time.
Police say members of the team responded by firing at him.
Ulett was subsequently found suffering from gunshot wounds, with a firearm reportedly lying beside him.
Investigators say a .38 revolver containing one live round and four spent casings was recovered at the scene.
The injured security guard was transported to Spanish Town Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting.
The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation, and the police’s account of the alleged confrontation has not been independently established.
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