The man who died during a police-involved shooting in The City on Friday evening has been identified as 36-year-old Edgrick Livingston Yearwood of Maxwell, Christ Church.
Police said the incident occurred around 6:03 p.m. along Fairchild Street at its junction with Bay Street.
Initial investigations revealed that Yearwood had been arrested in connection with an assault against a female. Police said he was identified by the female and, while being transported in a police vehicle, attempted to disarm an officer by pulling his firearm.
A struggle then ensued, resulting in the police officer being shot. The officer was transported in a police vehicle to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, where he was treated and discharged.
Police said Yearwood also received gunshot injuries and succumbed at the scene. A medical doctor later examined the body and pronounced death.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information that can assist with the investigation is asked to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211, or the Criminal Investigations Department at 430-7189.