ST MARY, Jamaica — The 22-year-old police constable who is accused of fatally shooting his 20-year-old girlfriend in Richmond, St Mary, last month has been charged.

Constable Patrick Walters was charged on Monday in connection with the June 25 shooting death of D’Jonnay Graham. He is also facing a charge of using a firearm to commit a felony.

According to police reports, the incident occurred around 9:15 pm during a domestic dispute at Graham’s home. When officers arrived at the scene, both Graham and Walters were found suffering from gunshot wounds in what appeared to be a fatal shooting and suicide attempt.

They were taken to hospital, where Graham was pronounced dead and Walters was admitted under police guard.

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Following an investigation, a file was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who ruled on July 17 that Walters should be charged. He was officially charged after being discharged from the hospital.

The matter has also been reported to the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) and the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) for further review.