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Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Indian Express
Jamaican police kill 5 men in raids as criticism grows over rise in fatal shootings
Jamaican police have shot and killed five men during an operation in St. Andrew parish, as the force faces growing criticism for a sharp rise in fatal shootings. The parish includes the capital, Kingston. Police said in a statement on Monday that the men were suspected of planning a murder and that officers came under heavy gunfire when they arrived at the location. 'Officers came under heavy gunfire and responded to the threat to their lives,' the police statement said. No officers were injured. A sixth suspect, known by the nickname 'Bloodstain', escaped and is still being sought by authorities. The killings have been reported to Jamaica's Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM), a state body that looks into complaints against police, military, and corrections officers. According to the Associated Press, Jamaican police have often faced accusations of using excessive force and carrying out unlawful killings. Last week, INDECOM expressed concern over the rising number of deadly police encounters, especially during planned operations. It also criticised the ongoing failure to use body-worn cameras. 'So far this year, Jamaican security forces have fatally shot 177 people,' the commission said, as reported by AP. That number is more than double the 80 fatal shootings recorded during the same period last year a 121% increase. From July 2024 to July 2025, the total number of people killed by security forces reached 288, according to the commission. It added that none of the incidents involved the use of body cameras. 'A recurring theme in the shooting incidents show that weapons are alleged to have been pointed at officers,' INDECOM said. 'But in the absence of third-party eyewitnesses or video evidence, investigators are unable to verify or justify the use of lethal force.' The commission has called for more accountability and the routine use of body cameras during police operations.
The Hill
22-07-2025
- The Hill
Jamaican police kill 5 men as department criticized for surge in fatal shootings
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica say they have filled five men suspected of plotting to kill someone as the department on the Caribbean island comes under fire for a surge in fatal shootings. Authorities said in a statement late Monday that police were investigating an alleged murder plot that led officers to the location where the men were shot. The shootings occurred Monday afternoon in St. Andrew parish, where the capital, Kingston, is located. 'Officers came under heavy gunfire and responded to the threat to their lives,' police said. Authorities noted that no officers were injured, and that they were looking for a sixth man nicknamed 'Bloodstain' who escaped. Police said that they reported the killings to Jamaica's Independent Commission of Investigations, a government agency created in 2010 to investigate complaints against Jamaica's police, military and corrections officers. Security forces on the island have long been accused of unlawful killings and using excessive force. Last week, the commission issued a statement saying that it was concerned 'over the continued rise in fatal shootings by the Security Forces, in particular fatalities arising from planned police operations, as well as the persistent failure to prioritize the deployment of body-worn cameras.' It noted that so far this year, Jamaican security forces have fatally shot 177 people, compared with 80 in the same period last year, representing a 121% increase. From July 18, 2024, to July 18 of this year, forces have killed 288 people. The commission noted that police didn't use body cameras in any of those incidents. 'A recurring theme in the shooting incidents show that weapons are alleged to have been pointed at officers, but in the absence of third-party eyewitnesses or video evidence, investigators are unable to verify or justify the use of lethal force,' the commission said.
Winnipeg Free Press
22-07-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Jamaican police kill 5 men as department criticized for surge in fatal shootings
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica say they have filled five men suspected of plotting to kill someone as the department on the Caribbean island comes under fire for a surge in fatal shootings. Authorities said in a statement late Monday that police were investigating an alleged murder plot that led officers to the location where the men were shot. The shootings occurred Monday afternoon in St. Andrew parish, where the capital, Kingston, is located. 'Officers came under heavy gunfire and responded to the threat to their lives,' police said. Authorities noted that no officers were injured, and that they were looking for a sixth man nicknamed 'Bloodstain' who escaped. Police said that they reported the killings to Jamaica's Independent Commission of Investigations, a government agency created in 2010 to investigate complaints against Jamaica's police, military and corrections officers. Security forces on the island have long been accused of unlawful killings and using excessive force. Last week, the commission issued a statement saying that it was concerned 'over the continued rise in fatal shootings by the Security Forces, in particular fatalities arising from planned police operations, as well as the persistent failure to prioritize the deployment of body-worn cameras.' It noted that so far this year, Jamaican security forces have fatally shot 177 people, compared with 80 in the same period last year, representing a 121% increase. From July 18, 2024, to July 18 of this year, forces have killed 288 people. The commission noted that police didn't use body cameras in any of those incidents. 'A recurring theme in the shooting incidents show that weapons are alleged to have been pointed at officers, but in the absence of third-party eyewitnesses or video evidence, investigators are unable to verify or justify the use of lethal force,' the commission said.
Associated Press
22-07-2025
- Associated Press
Jamaican police kill 5 men as department criticized for surge in fatal shootings
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica say they have filled five men suspected of plotting to kill someone as the department on the Caribbean island comes under fire for a surge in fatal shootings. Authorities said in a statement late Monday that police were investigating an alleged murder plot that led officers to the location where the men were shot. The shootings occurred Monday afternoon in St. Andrew parish, where the capital, Kingston, is located. 'Officers came under heavy gunfire and responded to the threat to their lives,' police said. Authorities noted that no officers were injured, and that they were looking for a sixth man nicknamed 'Bloodstain' who escaped. Police said that they reported the killings to Jamaica's Independent Commission of Investigations, a government agency created in 2010 to investigate complaints against Jamaica's police, military and corrections officers. Security forces on the island have long been accused of unlawful killings and using excessive force. Last week, the commission issued a statement saying that it was concerned 'over the continued rise in fatal shootings by the Security Forces, in particular fatalities arising from planned police operations, as well as the persistent failure to prioritize the deployment of body-worn cameras.' It noted that so far this year, Jamaican security forces have fatally shot 177 people, compared with 80 in the same period last year, representing a 121% increase. From July 18, 2024, to July 18 of this year, forces have killed 288 people. The commission noted that police didn't use body cameras in any of those incidents. 'A recurring theme in the shooting incidents show that weapons are alleged to have been pointed at officers, but in the absence of third-party eyewitnesses or video evidence, investigators are unable to verify or justify the use of lethal force,' the commission said.
News18
22-07-2025
- News18
Jamaican police kill 5 men as department criticised for surge in fatal shootings
Agency: PTI Last Updated: San Juan(Puerto Rico), Jul 22 (AP) Police in Jamaica say they have filled five men suspected of plotting to kill someone as the department on the Caribbean island comes under fire for a surge in fatal shootings. Authorities said in a statement late Monday that police were investigating an alleged murder plot that led officers to the location where the men were shot. The shootings occurred Monday afternoon in St Andrew parish, where the capital, Kingston, is located. 'Officers came under heavy gunfire and responded to the threat to their lives," police said. Authorities noted that no officers were injured, and that they were looking for a sixth man nicknamed 'Bloodstain" who escaped. Police said that they reported the killings to Jamaica's Independent Commission of Investigations, a government agency created in 2010 to investigate complaints against Jamaica's police, military and corrections officers. Security forces on the island have long been accused of unlawful killings and using excessive force. Last week, the commission issued a statement saying that it was concerned 'over the continued rise in fatal shootings by the Security Forces, in particular fatalities arising from planned police operations, as well as the persistent failure to prioritize the deployment of body-worn cameras." It noted that so far this year, Jamaican security forces have fatally shot 177 people, compared with 80 in the same period last year, representing a 121 per cent increase. From July 18, 2024, to July 18 of this year, forces have killed 288 people. The commission noted that police didn't use body cameras in any of those incidents. 'A recurring theme in the shooting incidents show that weapons are alleged to have been pointed at officers, but in the absence of third-party eyewitnesses or video evidence, investigators are unable to verify or justify the use of lethal force," the commission said. (AP) RD RD (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 20:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
