September 14, 2026 – The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) is monitoring an increase in multiple-fatality shootings involving members of the Security Forces, with 67 persons killed in 26 multiple-fatality incidents in 2026 to date.
The latest incident was a triple-fatality shooting on September 13 along Knightsdale Drive, Kingston 20, resulting in the deaths of two men and one woman. This is the third triple-fatality incident in 2026 in which a woman has been killed. Overall, four women have been fatally shot by members of the Security Forces since the start of this year.
Of the 26 multiple-fatality incidents recorded this year:
- 13 were double-fatality incidents, resulting in 26 deaths;
- 11 were triple-fatality incidents, resulting in 33 deaths; and
- 2 were quadruple-fatality incidents, resulting in 8 deaths.
The 67 deaths from multiple-fatality incidents in 2026 have already surpassed the 62 persons who died from such incidents in 2025.
INDECOM is also concerned that fatalities continue to occur at an elevated rate. In September alone, 17 persons have been fatally shot. Overall, 215 persons have been fatally shot by members of the Security Forces since the start of 2026, compared with 217 persons during the corresponding period in 2025.
INDECOM also highlights the continued absence of body-worn cameras (BWCs) during operations, particularly in circumstances involving the use of unmarked police vehicles, the apprehension of persons of interest, or the apprehension of persons believed to be in possession of firearms, where the potential for confrontation and the use of force is heightened.
INDECOM thanks members of the public for their continued cooperation in providing access to CCTV footage and other recorded material, particularly in circumstances where BWC footage is unavailable. Such evidence is critical to the Commission’s efforts to objectively establish the circumstances surrounding an incident and assess the actions of all persons involved.
The Commission encourages anyone with information, CCTV footage, mobile-phone recordings or other relevant evidence concerning an incident under investigation to contact INDECOM at (876) 968-1932, (876) 968-8875, via WhatsApp at (876) 553-0000 or visit the closest INDECOM Regional Office.
INDECOM emphasises that the number of deaths, by itself, does not establish that lawful or unlawful conduct has occurred in any individual case. Each incident is independently investigated and assessed on its own evidence and against the applicable law. The Commission continues to assess the circumstances of each incident, including the legality, necessity and proportionality of the force used.
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