Old Harbour man shot fatally by cops

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Apr 28, 2020 06:50 PM | Featured, Top News, News

A man was shot fatally by police in Old Harbour Glades Sunday night, while a gun was seized in the process.

The deceased has been identified as Tayvar ‘Hot Skull’ Fothergill, 31 of Old Harbour Glades.

According to the police, officers acting on intelligence went to Fothergill’s home about 8:30 pm where they were shot at. The police returned fire hitting Fothergill in the process. Scene of Crime detectives have recovered a .38 Taurus revolver with four rounds and two spent casing from the scene.

No officer was injured during the shootout.

The Independent Commission of Investigation (INDECOM) and the police’s Bureau of Special Investigation (BSI) have been notified and are conducting separate investigations.

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