The Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government has confirmed the fatal shooting of a police constable at Kent House, the ministry’s head office in Maraval, on Thursday afternoon.

The deceased has been identified as Special Reserve Police (SRP) Constable Jamal Charles. He was stationed at the ministry and had been on duty outside the office of Minister Khadijah Ameen prior to the incident.

In an interview the same day, Ameen confirmed the incident and extended condolences to Charles’ family, friends, and colleagues. She also urged the public to refrain from speculation as investigations continue.