Another police killing has sparked a protest by residents. The latest incident took place in Dunbeholden in the central parish of St. Catherine on Saturday where a man was shot.
The Jamaica Constabulary Force’s Corporate Communications Unit identified him as 30 year old Tyrone Mattis of Gilbert Lane. Details were not provided, but the police confirmed the incident took place at 2:20 on Saturday morning.
Residents claimed the police shot Mattis because they thought he had a firearm. They say the killing took place during a gathering in the area.
Adamant that he was killed in cold blood, his friends and family took to the streets.
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Police killing sparks protest