ST JAMES, Jamaica – Detectives assigned to the St James Police Division have arrested and charged 21-year-old Kirky Lawson, a labourer of Hendon Norwood, in relation to a police shooting that took place on Light Body Avenue, in the parish on Saturday, February 18.

Lawson was charged with wounding with intent, possession of a prohibited weapon and two counts of shooting with intent.

Reports are that about 9:50 pm, lawmen were on operation in the area when they saw Lawson walking along the roadway.

His actions aroused their suspicion, and upon their approach, Lawson reportedly opened gunfire at the police team, who returned fire. During the exchange of gunfire, one of the members of the police team was shot.

The officer was taken to hospital for treatment.

Lawson later turned up at hospital with a gunshot wound and was subsequently placed under police guard.

He was charged on Tuesday, February 28, following a question-and-answer session in the presence of his attorney.

His court date is being finalised.