Man shot and injured after allegedly pulling gun on police in Spanish Town
Published:Saturday | November 15, 2025 | 6:00 PM
A 24-year-old man was shot and injured after he allegedly pulled a gun on a police party in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Friday.
Reports are that about 4 p.m., the police went to the French Street area of the town, based on information regarding armed men being observed at that location.
The police reportedly saw the suspect riding a bicycle, dressed in a balaclava with a black bag over his shoulder.
The man reportedly turned around when he saw the police and crashed the bicycle into a vendor's stall.
The police accosted the man who allegedly pulled a handgun from the bag and pointed it at the team. The police reportedly took evasive action and the suspect was shot and injured.
A nine millimetre pistol affixed with a magazine containing 10 rounds of ammunition was allegedly seized from him.
He was taken to hospital, where he was admitted.
The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe into the matter.
- Rasbert Turner
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