ST ANN, Jamaica — One of three men who reportedly fired several shots at a policeman on the Irons Mountain main road in St Ann on Tuesday, August 19 has been charged.

Charged with shooting with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition and using a prohibited weapon to commit a felony is 35-year-old Omar Thomas, otherwise called ‘Robb’, a taxi operator of Church Street, Harrison Town in Ocho Rios, St Ann.

Reports are that about 6:30 pm, the cop was travelling towards Moneague in the parish when he observed a white Toyota Axio motor car with flashing headlights behind his vehicle. He reportedly pulled over, however, the driver of the Toyota Axio used the motor car to block his vehicle. Three armed men then alighted from the Toyota Axio motor car and allegedly opened gunfire at the policeman.

The lawmen reportedly took evasive action and returned the gunfire. The Toyota Axio motor car reportedly sped off and crashed into an embankment. The gunmen escaped.

Other police personnel responded to the scene, and Thomas was subsequently found with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital where he was treated.

On Friday, September 1, Thomas was placed on an identification parade and was pointed out.

He was charged after a question and answer session on Monday.

His court date is being finalised. The search for his cronies continues.