Man shot by police in Big Lane, Central Village

The Independent Commission of Investigations is probing the shooting of a man by the police in Big Lane, Central Village, St Catherine, on Tuesday.

He remains in hospital.

Reports are that about 10:30 a.m., police personnel were conducting an intelligence-driven operation in Central Village.

The team proceeded to the Big Lane community.

Upon entering a premises, they were reportedly confronted by a man who was allegedly armed with a handgun.

The police took evasive action and fired, hitting the man.

He was taken to the Spanish Town Hospital, where he was admitted.

- Rasbert Turner

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