St James

St James is a parish in Jamaica, located in the north-western part of the island. It has recently become newsworthy due to a fatal police shooting and the subsequent protests and legal proceedings. On Sunday, Latoya Bulgin, a 45-year-old woman, was fatally shot by a police officer in Granville, St James, while she was in her vehicle during a protest. CCTV footage of the incident circulated widely, causing shockwaves across Jamaica. In response to the killing, the Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) has charged Constable Andrew Wilson with murder. He appeared in court and was denied bail, with another hearing scheduled for mid-June. This event has sparked significant public attention and highlights ongoing concerns regarding police conduct and accountability in the region.