INDECOM INVESTIGATING SHOOTING IN HUDDERSFIELD
BOSCOBEL, St Mary; Dec 7, 2024
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is investigating the shooting death of a man by police in Huddersfield, St Mary, on Friday, December 6, 2024.
Dead is Sheldon White. His particulars including age and occupation were not provided.
The incident occurred on Friday, December 6, at an unfinished house in Huddersfield, Rio Nuevo, St. Mary.
According to a release from INDECOM to the North Coast Times, the initial police report is that police officers from the St. Ann Operation Support Team were on a targeted operation in search of White.
It is alleged that during the search of the premises, White pointed a firearm at the officers. They returned fired in response.
INDECOM said one firearm, 9mm P80 Pistol, was reported as recovered from the scene.
The examination, processing and packaging of evidential material was completed. The body of the deceased man was photographed and sealed, pending post-mortem examination.
An initial account of the incident was provided by each concerned officer. One officer reported that he was wearing a body-worn camera during the incident.
INDECOM said so far this year, one hundred and seventy-two (172) persons have been shot and killed by the Security Forces.
INDECOM reminds the public, of the importance of independent witness information in the investigative process. Photos, videos, or information for incidents involving members of the Security Forces, should be made available and shared with INDECOM in relation to this fatal shooting incident. This information should be shared via INDE
COM’s WhatsApp number (876)553-0000 or persons may contact the office of the Commission at 876-968-1932 or 876-968-8875.
