Fisherman killed in alleged police confrontation in Thompson Pen

The St Catherine North police are reporting that a 37-year-old man was fatally shot during an operation in Thompson Pen, St Catherine today.

The deceased has been identified as Demoy Campbell, a fisherman of a Thompson Pen address.

According to police reports, a team of officers was conducting an operation in the area about 7:30 a.m. in search of wanted men.

The police reported that the cops came under gunfire from a man.

The police say the officers returned fire, during which Campbell was shot.

He was taken to hospital where he later died.

The police say a gun was seized.

- Rasbert Turner

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