Gunman fatally shot by police in Central Village following attack
Published:Thursday | August 4, 2022 | 12:48 PM
One of two men who gunned down another in Central Village, St Catherine was this morning fatally shot in a shoot-out with the police.
The police say a Glock pistol was seized from the deceased gunman, who is yet to be identified.
The incident happened about 11 o'clock in the area.
It is reported that two men armed with guns left from Brown's Lane and crossed into another community and opened fire on a man killing him.
While fleeing, the attackers were intercepted by a police party and a firefight reportedly ensued.
One of the gunmen was shot while the other escaped.
The injured man was subsequently taken to hospital where he is pronounced dead.
The police report that the attack was fuelled by a dispute about work in the community.
- Ruddy Mathison
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