Man fatally shot by police in St Catherine

An investigation has been launched in the fatal shooting of an unidentified man who allegedly fired at the police near Lakes Pen, St Catherine last night.

Report are that about 7:15 p.m., the police were on patrol along Port Henderson Road when upon reaching the Team Real HQ bar the team observed a group of men.

A man allegedly pulled a handgun and started firing at the police.

The police took evasive action and returned fire. 

When the shooting subsided, the man was observed with gunshots injuries.

The police reported that they retrieved a  AG-9 nine millimetre pistol.

He was assisted to the Spanish Town Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

The Independent Commission of Investigations is looking into the matter.

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