January 24, 2018
Jones Avenue residents protest police killing
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — Information has reached OBSERVER ONLINE that several residents of the Jones Avenue community in St Catherine protested earlier today about the killing of an unidentified male by police early this morning.
More than 20 people could be seen using debris to block the thoroughfare. Police later removed the blockage.
According to police reports, the unidentified man allegedly confronted officers in the area about 1:30 am and was shot when the lawmen returned fire.
The police said a firearm was also seized.
The Independent Commission of Investigations is currently investigating.