Alleged car thief killed in police shootout

An unidentified man was shot and killed in an reported police shootout on Thursday morning after allegedly stealing a car in Guys Hill, St Catherine.

The STAR understands that about 5:00 a.m., the police were informed that several men were spotted in a stolen car in the Mooreland community of Guys Hill.

It is reported that while responding, cops were fired upon by a group of gunmen. It is further reported that the police took evasive action and fire was returned.

A group the hoodlums escaped in another vehicle, while the unidentified man was found suffering from gunshot wounds.

He later succumbed to injuries received. A motorcar, which was reported stolen was also recovered.

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