Defence Force Member Shoots Aaron Anderson During Joint Raid in Fyzabad

A Fyzabad mother is demanding an independent probe after 19-year-old Aaron Anderson was shot dead during a joint police and Defence Force raid at their Delhi Road home on Wednesday. His family disputes police claims that he pointed a gun, and says he was dragged and mistreated before dying, amid growing concern over a recent rise in police-involved killings.

A 19-year-old on bail for robbery with violence, larceny and shooting with intent was shot dead during a joint police-military search at his Fyzabad home on Wednesday, after police said he pointed a gun at officers. His family disputes that account, saying Aaron Anderson was unarmed. The Police Complaints Authority has opened an inquiry into the killing, one of 39 police-involved deaths this year.

A Fyzabad mother is demanding an independent probe after her 19-year-old son, Aaron “Kalonji” Anderson, was shot dead during a joint police and army raid at their Delhi Road home on Wednesday. The family disputes the police account and alleges excessive force, while the Police Complaints Authority says a rise in fatal police shootings this year needs urgent scrutiny and accountability.

A 19-year-old man on bail for robbery with violence, larceny and shooting with intent was shot dead during a joint police and military operation at his mother’s Delhi Road home on Wednesday. Police said Aaron Anderson allegedly pointed a firearm at officers, prompting a Defence Force member to fire one shot, after which he was taken to Point Fortin Hospital and pronounced dead.