KINGSTON, Jamaica — Residents of Jones Town in Kingston have expressed outrage over the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old man by police during an operation in the community last Tuesday, prompting protests and road blockages in the area.

The deceased has been identified as Alexander Marsh, otherwise called “Choco”, of 30½ Penn Street in Jones Town.

Speaking on the incident, Commanding Officer for the Kingston Western Police Division, Superintendent Brian Henry, said members of the Kingston Western Operational Support Team were conducting patrols in the Admiral Town area about 8:40 pm when they observed a man whose behaviour aroused their suspicion.