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.
Born on Sep 15, 2001 (24 years old)
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Jahmar Farquharson was killed inside his home in Cherry Tree Lane after a police team executed a search warrant.
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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.
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Jahmar Farquharson was a 22-year-old victim of a controversial police killing in Clarendon.
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Jamaica:
Jahmar Farquharson was a 22-year-old who was fatally shot by police while opening his door with his hands up.
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Jamaica:
Jahmar 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.
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Jahmar Farquharson was fatally shot by police during an operation.
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Jahmar Farquharson was killed during a police raid in Clarendon.
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Jamaica:
Jahmar Farquharson was a 22-year-old man who was fatally shot during a police encounter.
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