CrimeLocal News Man killed in police-involved shooting identified by Barbados Today 18/07/2026 written by Barbados Today 18/07/2026 1 min read A+A- Reset FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 1.2K Edgrick Livingston Yearwood, 36, of Maxwell, Christ Church, has been identified as the man who died following a police-involved shooting on Friday evening along Fairchild Street at its junction with Bay Street. Yearwood had reportedly been arrested in connection with an alleged assault on a female. After being identified by the complainant, he was being transported in a police vehicle when he allegedly attempted to disarm an officer by grabbing the officer’s firearm. During the ensuing struggle, the police officer was shot. Yearwood also sustained gunshot injuries and died at the scene. The injured officer was treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and later discharged. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have any information that may assist to contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the Criminal Investigations Department at 430-7189. The Barbados Police Service said all information received will be strictly confidential. (PR) You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like Professor Emeritus Sir Henry Fraser pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers 18/07/2026 Ambassador David Commissiong salutes Sir Garry’s legacy 18/07/2026 President Bostic pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers 18/07/2026