St James labourer charged for shooting police

Kirky Lawson, a labourer of Hendon Norwood in St James, was arrested and charged after he allegedly shot, and injured a member of the police during a shootout last month. 

He was charged with wounding with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, and two counts of shooting with intent.

It is reported that about 9:50 p.m. on February 18, lawmen were on operation along Light Body Avenue in the parish when they saw Lawson walking along the roadway.

His actions aroused their suspicion, and upon their approach Lawson then opened gunfire at the police team, who returned fire.

During the exchange of gunfire, one of the members of the police team was shot. The officer was taken to hospital for treatment.

Lawson later turned up at hospital with gunshot wound and was subsequently placed under police guard.

He was charged on Tuesday, February 28 following a question and answer session in the presence of his attorney.

His court date is being finalised.

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