Jahmar Farquharson
Jahmar Farquharson was a 22-year-old Jamaican man who tragically lost his life during a police encounter on September 15, 2023. He was shot after allegedly reaching for a firearm during a police search at his home. His mother, Lafay-Ann Wright, has contested the police's account of events, asserting that her son was raised to be respectful and non-violent. Jahmar was known for his ambition, having worked at the National Water Commission and run a catering business alongside his family’s honey production efforts.
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Controversial incidents, including the fatal shooting of Jahmar Farquharson, 22, at his home in Clarendin last year, have also fueled some public calls for the use of body-worn cameras in special operations.
Police commissioner rejects 'lies' JCF delayed rollout of body-worn cameras | News
Jamaica· 2026-01-22
Jahmar Farquharson was killed inside his home in Cherry Tree Lane after a police team executed a search warrant.
Body-cams need to be implemented | LettersJamaica· 2025-09-30
22-year-old Jahmar Farquharson opened his front door for the police, raising both hands overhead, and exiting the premises while police personnel walked past him and entered.
Garth Rattray | Body-worn cams ASAP please | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-09-28
Jahmar Farquharson was a 22-year-old victim of a controversial police killing in Clarendon.
'We will not be dictated to' - JCF fans off rights groups, state bodies demanding body cameras in planned ops | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-28Jahmar Farquharson was a 22-year-old who was fatally shot by police while opening his door with his hands up.
Stand Up For Jamaica alarmed by police fatal shootings, adds to calls for body cameras | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-27Jahmar Farquharson was killed inside his home in Cherry Tree Lane, Clarendon, on September 15 after a police team went there to execute a search warrant.
Fatal Cherry Tree Lane shooting regrettable, constabulary force supports body cameras - JCF | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-25
Jahmar Farquharson was fatally shot by police during an operation.
Public pressure | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-25
Jahmar Farquharson was killed during a police raid in Clarendon.
INDECOM: 23 officers but no body cams in Clarendon fatal raid, deceased not named on warrant | NewsJamaica· 2025-09-23
Jahmar Farquharson was a 22-year-old man who was fatally shot during a police encounter.
‘Mi leave everything to God’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-23