Authorities are intensifying their probe into the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Kahleel Simon, who tragically lost his life on his birthday, August 27. Acting Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers informed state media that law enforcement officials are meticulously collecting evidence and witness testimonies. A comprehensive file is being prepared for submission to the Magistrate, preceding a coroner’s inquest. Jeffers also confirmed that an autopsy on Simon’s body has been completed. The incident has ignited widespread community protests, with Simon’s relatives and local residents vehemently claiming that excessive force was employed and that he was not afforded an opportunity to comply before being shot. The case has raised significant concerns about police conduct and the use of force, prompting calls for transparency and accountability in the ongoing investigation.
Investigation Continues into Kahleel Simon’s Fatal Police Shooting
