Woman shot dead by police in Jamaica at protest over previous police shooting
A woman named Latoya Bulgin was shot dead by police during a protest in Jamaica, sparking widespread outrage. The incident occurred while officers were managing a demonstration against a previous police shooting. An investigation has been launched, and the officer involved has been suspended pending further inquiry.
- ▪Latoya Bulgin, 45, was shot while driving her vehicle during a protest in Granville, Jamaica.
- ▪The protest was against a prior police shooting that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old.
- ▪The Jamaica Constabulary Force has expressed deep concern and suspended the officer involved in the shooting.
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A still from the footage circulating on social media of the shooting of Latoya Bulgin. Photograph: CCTVView image in fullscreenA still from the footage circulating on social media of the shooting of Latoya Bulgin. Photograph: CCTVJamaicaWoman shot dead by police in Jamaica at protest over previous police shootingInvestigation launched as video circulates online showing officer firing at vehicle and colleagues dragging away bodyNatricia Duncan in Kingston Tue 19 May 2026 12.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAuthorities in Jamaica have launched an investigation after CCTV footage of a woman’s fatal shooting by police sent shock waves across the Caribbean nation.Footage circulating on social media shows a police officer firing at a vehicle during a protest on Sunday in Granville, in…
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