Policeman injured after intervening in gun attack in Portmore
Published:Saturday | April 27, 2024 | 4:39 PM
A policeman has been hospitalised after he was shot and injured in Portmore, St Catherine, on Saturday.
It's reported that about 11:40 a.m., the corporal was doing business at West Henderson Boulevard in Greater Portmore when he saw two armed men alight from a Nissan motor and fire shots at a taxi operator.
The policeman reportedly engaged the attackers who hastily retreated.
It was later observed that the policeman had suffered gunshot injuries to the lower body.
He drove himself to hospital, where he was admitted in serious condition.
The taxi operator was also reportedly injured, however, his condition is not known at this time.
The Independent Commission of Investigations and the St Catherine South police have launched separate probes into the matter.
- Rasbert Turner
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