Security guard shot and killed robber in Montego Bay bank

A security guard shot and killed a man who attempted to rob the Scotiabank in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St James early this morning.

The deceased is yet to be identified by the police.

It is reported that about 8:45 a.m., the man, who was armed with a knife, forced his way inside the bank as it opened for business and jumped across the counter.

It is further reported that he then held the knife to the neck of a teller and demanded money.

During the incident, the bank's security alarm was triggered, alerting the security company.

The man subsequently attempted to escape on foot but was cornered at the entrance and he ran back inside the bank.

He was chased and he allegedly attacked the bank's security team and was shot.

The injured man was rushed to the Cornwall Regional Hospital where he died while being treated.

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