Alleged robber flees leaving weapon after shootout with cops in Old Harbour
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — The St Catherine South Police seized one firearm and eight rounds of ammunition following a shooting incident in Old Harbour, St Catherine on Thursday.
Reports from the Old Harbour Police are that about 12:00 midday, persons visited the Old Harbour Police Station to make a report of a robbery which allegedly took place on a mini bus. During the process of making the report, one of the complainants saw the alleged robber walking by the station.
In a bid to capture the perpetrator, the police team reportedly approached the man, who pulled a firearm from his waistband and opened fire at the cops. The fire was returned and the gunman dropped the firearm and ran.
One Smith and Wesson Springfield 9mm pistol with a magazine containing eight 9mm rounds of ammunition was retrieved from the scene.
The policemen escaped injuries from their attacker, and no one else was injured. No arrest was made in relation to the incident.
Investigation continues.
