Taxi operators protest in Portmore

Earlier today taxi operators protested in the vicinity of the Portmore Mall in St Catherine over the police shooting of one of their colleagues.

Eyewitnesses say the taxi operator was shot by the cop after allegedly committing a traffic violation at a bus stop along Dawkins Drive.

The shooting reportedly occurred about 10:20 am

The injured taxi man remains in hospital.

In the meantime, the police are advising motorists to use Port Henderson Road or other alternative routes.

The demonstration has resulted in traffic delays. 

Efforts are being made to clear the road.

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