Man shot and killed, policeman injured in St Catherine

An unidentified man was shot and killed and a policeman injured during an alleged confrontation in Bois Content, near Old Harbour, St Catherine, Wednesday morning.

The St Catherine South police say an Intratech sub-machine gun was seized during the incident.

It is reported that about 2:40 a.m., a police operation was conducted in Bois Content in search of wanted persons.

The police were reportedly greeted by gunfire as they approached an area of the community and a shootout  ensued.

When  the shooting subsided, the unidentified man was observed suffering from gunshot wounds.

The sub-machine gun with a number of rounds was reportedly seized from him and he later succumbed  to  his injuries.

During the incident a police constable sustained a broken leg and has admitted to hospital for treatment.

A probe is underway by the Independent Commission of Investigations.

- Rasbert Turner

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