May 10, 2024
Man disarms robber, turns over gun to police
KINGSTON, Jamaica — An illegal firearm is now in the custody of police after a man reportedly disarmed his would-be robber on Thursday.
According to the police, about 9:05 pm along Spanish Town Road, St Catherine, two armed men attempted to rob a man of his personal belongings.
A tussle reportedly ensued between the man and one of the gunmen during which he reportedly disarmed the gunman of a 9mm pistol with an attached magazine containing eight 9mm cartridges before the gunman escaped into the area.
A report was later made to the police and the firearm and ammunition were turned over to them.
Investigations continue.