Prison Officer Fatally Shoots Armed Intruder During Freeport Home Invasion

The father of 18-year-old Javon Hamilton, who was shot dead by a prison officer during an alleged home invasion in Freeport, has apologised to the officer and said he bears no resentment. Victor Hamilton says he is still trying to understand how his only son became involved, while police continue to investigate the fatal incident.

A prison officer shot and killed one of four masked intruders during a home invasion at his family’s McLeod Trace, Freeport, house on Thursday evening, police said. Three accomplices fled after the armed suspect was hit, while relatives said the attackers broke into two apartments and threatened family members before the shooting.

A prison officer fatally shot an armed intruder during a home invasion in Freeport on Thursday night after four men entered the family’s house. His wife, children and relatives were shaken but unharmed, highlighting growing fears over violent home invasions as police continue to investigate the unidentified suspect.