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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Natricia Duncan in Kingston and agencies

Jamaican police officer charged with murder after woman shot during protest

A still from CCTV footage of the shooting
CCTV footage of the shooting of Latoya Bulgin circulated online. Photograph: CCTV

Authorities in Jamaica have taken the rare step of charging a police officer with murder after he was accused of shooting a 45-year-old woman in a case that prompted violent protests.

According to the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom), Constable Andrew Wilson appeared in court on Wednesday and was denied bail. Another hearing is scheduled for mid-June.

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