October 26, 2022
Man who allegedly shot at police arrested, charged
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica— A man who is accused of shooting at a policeman in Spanish Town, St Catherine has been arrested and charged.
Charged with shooting with intent, illegal possession of firearm and ammunition is 23-year-old Michael Smith otherwise called ‘Jahnoy’, of Fairfield Road in the parish.
Reports are that on Saturday, September 24, a policeman was unloading his motor car at home, when he was pounced upon by a group of men -including Smith- who opened gunfire at him.
The policeman returned fire, during which Smith was shot. The other men escaped in the area.
Smith was taken to hospital where he was treated.
His court date is being finalised.
