One man was fatally shot, while five others were shot and wounded during a  confrontation with a Police officer in Accompong, St. Elizabeth on Thursday, January 06.

Dead is Lloyd Davis of Bethsalem, St. Elizabeth.

Four adults and 2 children were wounded. They were taken to  hospital where Davis succumbed.

The incident occurred about 9:40 pm. A policeman received injuries and was treated at hospital.

The police say the matter has been reported to the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight  Bureau (IPROB) and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).