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INDECOM probes fatal shooting of St. Catherine man

The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched a probe into the fatal shooting of  a man in Salt Pond, Spanish Town, St. Catherine early Wednesday morning.

He has been identified as Nesta Halstead.

According to a report received by INDECOM, fourteen policemen went to premises on Salt Pond Road to execute a warrant under the Firearms Act. When they arrived there was a reported confrontation.

Halstead was shot and taken to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

It was reported that a rifle along with other illegal items were found at the premises.



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