November 21, 2025
Man fatally shot during police confrontation in St Thomas
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — A man was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police early Friday morning in the Gutter Head district of St Thomas.
The deceased has been identified as Christopher Duffus.
According to police reports, the incident occurred at approximately 4:40 am during an operation in the area. During the confrontation, officers say they recovered one black and silver Smith & Wesson pistol loaded with five 9mm rounds from the scene.
The matter has been reported to the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau (IPROB) as well as the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).