ST CATHERINE Jamaica – Another policeman is in hospital after he was allegedly shot this morning in Spanish Town, St Catherine.
The police’s Corporate Communications Unit (CCU) said the incident happened about 2:30 am and the constable is currently being treated at hospital.
While CCU did not provide details on the shooting, reports reaching OBSERVER ONLINE are that the lawman, who is currently on interdiction, was working as a security guard when he was shot by a firearm holder.
It is believed to be an accidental shooting.
The incident comes after Monday night’s shooting of a policeman during a robbery in Clarendon. He too was admitted for treatment at hospital.
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