INDECOM commences investigation into fatal shooting of Steven Brown by off-duty cop

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) says it has began investigations into the fatal shooting of 30 year old, Steven Brown by an off-duty police officer on Irish Town Road, St. Andrew.

According to INDECOM, the officer reported that on Friday, June 4, 2021 at approximately 2:45 p.m, he was off-duty and travelling along the Irish Town Road when two men allegedly stepped into the roadway and demanded money and his vehicle.

"The officer states that at least one man was armed. He fired one shot from his service Glock pistol, drove off and reported the matter to the Gordon Town Police," a statement from INDECOM read.

The incident scene was subsequently processed, to include the hands of the deceased, which were swabbed for gunshot residue. No firearm was reported as retrieved at the incident scene.

INDECOM noted that the officer provided an initial account to the investigator and will be required to furnish a statement and attend the offices of INDECOM to be interviewed in relation to this incident.

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