Investigative Spotlight: INDECOM Probes Fatal Police Incident in Trelawny
Trelawny, Jamaica – In the early hours of Monday morning, Gawayne Campbell, a resident of Bunker’s Hill in Trelawny, was fatally shot in what police describe as an exchange of gunfire. The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatality.
The incident unfolded when law enforcement personnel initiated an operation in the Ghetto Lane area of Bunker’s Hill shortly after 5:00 AM. Officers approached a residence occupied by Campbell and requested that he open the door. In an unexpected turn of events, the police report being met with gunfire from inside the house.
Reacting to the threat, the officers returned fire. Once the situation was contained, Campbell was found with gunshot wounds. Emergency services transported him to the hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead.
A .45 pistol was reportedly seized during the operation, adding to the ongoing inquiry led by INDECOM. The commission’s involvement underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in incidents involving the use of force by the police.
INDECOM has been tasked with ensuring a thorough and impartial investigation, examining all aspects of the operation to determine whether protocols were followed and assessing the legality of the actions taken by the officers involved.
As the community in Trelawny grapples with the events of Monday morning, questions remain unanswered. Residents and observers keenly await the findings of the investigation, which will contribute to discussions on policing tactics and community interactions.
Jamaica Observer will continue to follow this developing story, providing updates as INDECOM releases its findings on the sequence of events that led to Campbell’s death.
