West Kingston MP Desmond McKenzie says cop pepper-sprayed him during police operation
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July 14, 2026
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West Kingston Member of Parliament and Minister of Local Government and Community Development Desmond McKenzie says he was pepper-sprayed by a police officer while trying to calm angry residents following a police shooting in his constituency on Tuesday morning.
The incident unfolded shortly before 7 a.m. after a police shooting sparked tension in the community, with residents alleging that officers had used excessive force.
Speaking in an interview with Nationwide News Network, McKenzie said he rushed to the area to defuse the situation and prevent tensions from escalating.
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