May 8, 2023
Man shot and killed by police in Flanker
ST JAMES, Jamaica – One man was shot and killed during an alleged confrontation with members of the St James police during the wee hours of Monday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Roger Sterling of Flanker in the parish.
Preliminary reports are that police went to a section of Flanker with a warrant in search of a man, when Sterling allegedly opened fire on members of the team.
The cops reportedly returned fire and Sterling was hit. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police allegedly recovered an illegal firearm after the shooting.
The Independent Commission of Investigation has commenced its probe into the incident.