August 11, 2017
Policeman’s 2-year-old child accidentally shoots self in Portmore
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A two-year-old boy has died after he reportedly shooting himself with his father’s firearm in Portmore, St Catherine yesterday.
According to reports reaching OBSERVER ONLINE, the father, who is a police officer, was sleeping when the child got hold of his service pistol.
It is further understood, that the policeman tried to take the gun away from the toddler when it went off.
The policeman reportedly crashed while on his way to the hospital and the toddler succumbed to the bullet wound.
More information later.