Cop shot during robbery at store in St Andrew

A police constable sustained injuries on Wednesday after he walked into a St Andrew store in the middle of a robbery.

The Half-Way Tree police say the incident took place about 11:20 a.m. on Constant Spring Road.

One of the armed robbers reportedly fired at the policeman as he entered the establishment. The cop took evasive action and returned fire, however, the assailants managed to escape.

The store owner was stabbed during the incident and had to seek medical attention.

Investigators suspect that one of the robbers was shot and injured during the exchange.

They are currently seeking a female who was involved in the incident and who is also linked to other recent robberies.

Members of the public are urged to provide any information they may have regarding this incident by calling Crime Stop at 311, Police Emergency at 119, the NIB Tip Line at 811 or the nearest Police Station.

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