THE Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) is probing the New Year's Day shooting death by security forces of 21-year-old Noel Douglas, son of recording artiste Angel Doolas.

"An investigation has been launched into the shooting. It is one of two fatal shootings on that day. We are awaiting an autopsy from the Government pathologist," said an Indecom representative, who requested anonymity.

Angel Doolas, who is currently in the United States, says he remains optimistic that justice will prevail.

"I am hoping for the best. I don't really have any confidence in the system, but mi ah remain optimistic," he told the Jamaica Observer on Wednesday.

According to a report from the police's Corporate Communications Unit, Douglas was shot and killed by soldiers after he fired shots into the air in an alleged gun salute on Balcombe Drive in Olympic Gardens community in St Andrew about 12:27 am on January 1. A Sig Sauer 9mm handgun with 10 rounds and two 12-gauge cartridges were also seized during the incident.

Angel Doolas, known for the hit single Fitness featuring Bounty Killer, said he was more concerned about the results of the impending autopsy.

"The authorities could take a long time to release the body for the funeral and that means that the pain ah go stretch out longer, but I am more concerned with the autopsy. I would love if the authorities would have a family member present at the autopsy to confirm that he had no gunshot residue or powder burns on his hands and that would prove my son is innocent," he said.

No date has yet been set for the autopsy by government pathologists.

Angel Doolas, whose real name is Devon Douglas, was born in Washington Gardens in St Andrew. He attended Jamaica College and later relocated to Seaview Gardens. A former member of the Worm Dem Crew, he is also a songwriter on Damian Marley's Grammy-winning Stony Hill album.

He is credited as penning Bounty Killer's Book Book Book. He has been working with Marley's Ghetto Youths International label for the past few years.

Launched in August 2010, Indecom is an independent, non-police agency with the power to investigate allegations of misconduct filed by members of the public against members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force and its auxiliaries.

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