Jamaican police officer charged with murder after woman shot during protest

The Guardian UK Thursday 04 June 2026, 16:38 UTC By Natricia Duncan in Kingston and agencies 1 min read

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Andrew Wilson appears in court over killing of Latoya Bulgin at protest over a police shooting days earlierAuthorities 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.

Andrew Wilson appears in court over killing of Latoya Bulgin at protest over a police shooting days earlier

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.

Jamaican (ORG) Andrew Wilson (PERSON) Latoya Bulgin (PERSON) Jamaica (LOCATION) the Independent Commission of Investigations (ORG)

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Jamaican police officer charged with murder after woman shot during protest

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