Man killed, policeman injured in alleged shootout in St Catherine
Published:Wednesday | June 26, 2024 | 10:23 AM
The St Catherine South police fatally shot an unidentified man during an alleged confrontation which resulted in the seizure of an Intratech sub-machine gun near Old Harbour, St Catherine, Wednesday morning.
It is reported that about 2:40 a.m., a police operation was conducted in Bois Content in search of wanted persons.
The police were reportedly greeted by gunfire as they approached an area of the community and a shootout ensued.
When the shooting subsided, the unidentified man was observed suffering from gunshot wounds.
The sub-machine gun with a number of rounds was reportedly seized from him and he later succumbed to his injuries.
During the incident a police constable sustained a broken leg and has been admitted to hospital for treatment.
A probe is underway by the Independent Commission of Investigations.
- Rasbert Turner
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