Two men fatally shot by police in Waltham area of St Andrew

Tensions are high in the Waltham area of St Andrew following the fatal shooting of two men by the police during an alleged confrontation Wednesday morning.

The deceased have been identified by the police as 22-year-old Camrick ‘Bashy’ Williams and Rushane ‘Grim’ Douglas.

The incident happened along Bowens Road and Stephens Lane, which are adjoining roads in the community.

Both men were fatally shot at separate locations.

The full circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been disclosed, but authorities say the operation was part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on criminal activity in the area.

Residents gathered at the scene shortly after the shooting, with tensions escalating as members of the community reacted to the police killings.

Investigators from the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) are currently on location, processing the scene and conducting their probe into the fatal incident.

The incident this morning occurred in the vicinity where 24-year-old Jamaica Defence Force private Daniel Crawford was killed on February 10.

Today’s fatal shooting adds to a growing tally of fatal encounters involving security forces.

As of April 14, some 91 people have been killed during alleged confrontations since the start of 2026.

The month of April has recorded 15 such fatalities so far, heightening concern among citizens and advocacy groups about the increasing frequency of these incidents.

INDECOM recently expressed concerns that the security forces are not wearing body-worn cameras.

- Andre Williams

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