St Catherine man shot dead after trying to disarm a cop
Published:Saturday | November 16, 2024 | 10:59 AM
A 40-year-old man suspected of criminal involvement was shot dead after he reportedly attempted to disarm a policeman in Guy's Hill in St Catherine on Friday.
He has been identified as Alloy 'Dabdo' Grant, from Guy's Hill.
The incident happened around 7 a.m. while a police team was in the area searching for Grant, who was accused of several criminal offences.
Upon encountering Grant, an altercation allegedly ensued, during which he allegedly tried to seize an officer's weapon.
In the ensuing confrontation, Grant was shot and injured.
He was transported to the Spanish Town Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
The matter was reported to the Independent Commission of Investigations.
- Rasbert Turner
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