Police are investigating the police-involved shooting death of a Cave Hill man.
The incident occurred at about 12.45 p.m. along Cave Hill Main Road, St. Michael. Police Communications and Public Affairs Officer Inspector Ryan Brathwaite said a patrol comprising police and Barbados Defence Force personnel encountered the man, who was acting suspiciously.
“Police stopped the vehicle, and the male looked in their direction and ran away. He was pursued, and whilst being pursued, he drew a firearm and engaged the police and was shot. Assistance was immediately sought from personnel of the ambulance service, who examined the body and said that there were no signs of life.
A medical doctor subsequently visited the scene, examined the body and pronounced death. A firearm was recovered at the scene. Investigations are continuing.
We are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed this incident to please contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the District 8 Police Station at 430-7246 or 430-7242.
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There are reports reaching the Nation of a police-involved shooting in Cave Hill, St Michael.
More details as they come to hand
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