Constable Andrew Wilson, the policeman who fatally shot Latoya “Buju” Bulgin in Granville, St. James, on May 17, has been charged with murder. He appeared before the St. James Parish Court on Wednesday after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) determined that charges should be filed following an investigation by the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom).
The Court denied Constable Andrew Wilson bail and ordered him to surrender his travel documents. Additionally, presiding judge instructed him not to interfere with any witnesses connected to the case.
Court officials have have scheduled Constable Andrew Wilson to return to court on June 16, 2026.
On the day of the shooting, Bulgin was reportedly transporting residents to a protest against the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Tjey Edwards. The shooting had occurred in the community just days earlier. During this time, she became involved in a confrontation with police.
Surveillance footage, which circulated widely after the incident, captured Bulgin seated behind the wheel of a Toyota Voxy after police stopped the vehicle in Granville Square. The footage appeared to show the officer firing in her direction while she remained inside the vehicle.
The Police High Command interdicted constable Andrew Wilson following the shooting
Following the shooting, the police high command interdicted Constable Andrew Wilson pending the outcome of investigations.
Shortly after the shooting, a police preliminary report alleged that Bulgin had threatened to run over the officer. As a result, Constable Andrew Wilson discharged his service revolver, hitting Bulgin.
The CCTV footage of the incident captured the events that followed the shooting. It showed one officers removing Bulgin from her vehicle feet first and placed on the ground. A second officer later helped lift her by her arms and legs from the ground to the back of a police pickup truck. Then, you could see the officers struggling to secure the vehicle’s tailgate.
This incident ignited unrest within the community. The next day, residents set up roadblocks using discarded appliances, tree branches, and other debris at various intersections. They also lit fires in some areas in protest.
Since January 2024, INDECOM has charged 65 law enforcement personnel in connection with its investigations. Among those charged, so far in 2026 are nine police officers and one correctional officer.