Jamaica: Son shot by cop-mom in reported self-defence dies

He has been identified as 19-year-old Thyrone Erskin.

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A son, who was reportedly shot multiple times in the chest by his mother after he allegedly attacked her with a knife, has died from his injuries.

He has been identified as 19-year-old Thyrone Erskin.

The incident reportedly occurred sometime after 7:00 pm on Friday in Ebony Vale, Spanish Town in St Catherine.

The mother, who is a police officer, reportedly shot her son three times during the alleged attack.

It is also understood that shortly after the shooting, a police unit arrived on the scene and the injured person was quickly rushed to the hospital.

However, Erskin succumbed to his injuries Friday night.

SOURCEJamaica Observer
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