Bethel Town Shootout: Brothers Among Three Fatalities. Early Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, police in Westmoreland fatally wounded three men, including two brothers, during an operation. The police said the deadly shooting occurred in the Hermitage section of Bethel Town, and they had recovered two firearms. The authorities identified the deceased as Jordan Malique Love, … Continue reading Bethel Town Shootout: Brothers Among Three Fatalities
Tag: Extrajudicial Killings
Fatal Police Shootings:Three Suspect Dead In 24 Hours
Fatal Police Shootings: Three Suspects Dead In 24 Hours. In Jamaica, police officers have shot and killed three suspects within 24 hours during separate operations in St. Andrew, St. Catherine, and St. Mary. The police said all three fatal police shootings occurred during reported shootouts, which led to the seizure of illegal firearms. The first … Continue reading Fatal Police Shootings:Three Suspect Dead In 24 Hours
Grants Pen Shooting Sparks Outrage: Residents Protest
Grants Pen Shooting Sparks Outrage: Residents Protest. On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, residents of Grants Pen in St. Andrew, Jamaica, set up several fiery roadblocks. This action followed the police gunning down a man during an alleged confrontation in the community. Residents accused the police of murdering an innocent man. They identified the deceased as … Continue reading Grants Pen Shooting Sparks Outrage: Residents Protest
Concerns Rise as Jamaican Police Killed 96 people in 2025
Concerns Rise as Jamaican Police Killed 96 People in 2025. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) reported that since the beginning of 2025, security forces in Jamaica have shot and killed 96 people. This has prompted concerned Jamaicans and Civil Rights groups to question whether the police are involved in extrajudicial killings.