Cop shot, injured during robbery in Clarendon

A shooting in the community of York Town in Clarendon on Wednesday has left a policeman hospitalised, suffering from gunshot wounds. 

It is reported that the lawman accompanied a friend to purchase a motorcycle when they were pounced on by gunmen travelling in a Toyota Probox motor car.

It is further reported the men alighted the vehicle, robbed the potential buyer of $200,000, then opened gunfire at them; the policeman pulled his service pistol and returned gunfire.

The suspects escaped in the area on foot, leaving the vehicle behind.

The cop was brought to a hospital after it was discovered he was shot. 

More details soon. 

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