July 21, 2025
Licensed firearm holder saves woman from attempted robbery
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A licensed firearm holder foiled a robbery outside of the Scotiabank parking lot on Port Royal Street in downtown Kingston about 3:40 pm on Monday.
Reports reaching Observer Online are that a female was walking to her vehicle when an alleged robber accosted her for her belongings.
According to bystanders, during the struggle, a licensed firearm holder intervened and discharged his weapon at the assailant.
The would-be robber was reportedly shot but managed to flee the scene before the police arrived. The incident has left nearby business owners and employees shaken.