From Turks & Caicos Weekly News
An independent investigation is being conducted into the shooting of Jeff Walkin who was shot by police during an exchange of gunfire this past Saturday (June 6) in the vicinity of Granny Hill, Five Cays.
The shooting occurred when cops arrived on the scene and foiled a robbery attempt by the 19-year-old and another man at about 12.58am.
Following the death of Walkin, Commissioner of Police James Smith called on the Royal Cayman Police Service to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
Police press officer Audley Astwood said the probe is already underway in the TCI by five officers of the Cayman Island Police Force, following which a report will be submitted to the commissioner.
He told the Weekly News on Thursday (June 11) that there is nothing unusual about the officers coming in to work on the investigation and that it didn’t imply anything out of the ordinary.
He said that this was standard procedure and that investigations are ongoing.
According to a press release issued by the police, it is in the interest of the police force and everyone involved in an incident where firearms have been discharged by police officers that appropriate procedures be applied and investigations be thoroughly and sensitively carried out.
The release read: “The manner in which the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police responds to such incidents, and the professional standards applied, are of great interest to the public, providing further reason to investigate such matters thoroughly and sensitively.”
During the night of the incident, police officers on patrol responded to reports and on arriving on the scene were confronted by two masked men who pointed firearms at them.
As a result of the confrontation, one of the masked men, Walkin sustained a gunshot injury.
Police are appealing for public assistance into the incident and are urging anyone who has any information to come forward.
People can use the untraceable and anonymous Crimestoppers Miami number at 1-800-(TIPS) or 1-800-8477 to report any information.
No names or numbers are requested and only the information provided is passed on to the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force.
For more on this story go to: http://tcweeklynews.com/independent-probe-being-carried-out-into-police-shooting-p6260-127.htm

Related story published by iNews Cayman June 8 2015:
Mutual assistance
Four RCIPS officers will be travelling to the Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of an armed robbery suspect on Saturday 6 June 2015 by a Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) officer. It is alleged that around 12:58am Saturday 6 June 2015, armed officers were responding to an armed robbery of a male, when the officers were confronted by the gunmen who pointed their guns at them. One suspect was shot and later pronounced dead at a Medical Centre, the second robbery suspect escaped.
Due to the seriousness of this incident, a request for an independent investigation was made by RTCIPF Commissioner, Mr. James Smith, to RCIPS Commissioner Mr. David Baines over the week end.
The RCIPS officers – 2 Sergeants and 2 Constables will be travelling to the Turks and Caicos Islands as early as Tuesday 9 June 2015.