Caribbean National Weekly

Jamaican Inmate allegedly attempts to disarm guard, killed

By Santana Salmon··1 min read
Jamaican Inmate allegedly attempts to disarm guard, killed
Key Points(3)
  • An inmate from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Jamaica was shot and killed this morning when he allegedly attempted to disarm a correctional officer.
  • The <a href="https://www.dcs.gov.jm/">Department of Correction Services, Jamaica</a> said the inmate was being treated at a public health facility at about 6:30 am when the incident occurred while he was being escorted to the bathroom.
  • The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Independent Commission of Investigations (<a href="https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/uncategorized/amnesty-international-wants-jamaica-government-to-provide-more-powers-to-indecom/">INDECOM</a>) are investigating

An inmate from the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Jamaica was shot and killed this morning when he allegedly attempted to disarm a correctional officer.

The Department of Correction Services, Jamaica said the inmate was being treated at a public health facility at about 6:30 am when the incident occurred while he was being escorted to the bathroom.

The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) are investigating

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