Man allegedly killed by police in Norwood, St James
March 20, 2024

Man allegedly killed by police in Norwood, St James

ST JAMES, Jamaica — It is alleged that a man was fatally shot by police officers in the Norwood, St James, on Thursday.

According to information reaching Observer Online, the man, who so far has been identified as ‘Didi, was shot and killed during a raid in a section of the Beverly Hills community .

Details sourrounding the incident have not been made available.

However, a team has been dispatched by the Independent Commission of Investigations to probe the incident.

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