Three unidentified men were fatally shot in Westmoreland Monday morning during an alleged confrontation with the police.

The fatal shooting occurred in Top Lincoln, Grange Hill, Westmoreland at about 4:40 am. The police were reportedly on an operation.

Two illegal firearms were reportedly seized following the incident.

The Independent Commission of Investigations, INDECOM, says a team has responded to the incident and is on the scene.

Monday morning’s triple fatal incident brings to at least 90, the number of people fatally shot by the police since the start of the year.