Trainee policeman reportedly accidentally shoots himself at police station in St Catherine

The Police High Command has ordered an investigation into an incident at the Glengoffe Police Station in St Catherine where a trainee constable reportedly accidentally shot himself.

The injured trainee remains at the Spanish Town Hospital for treatment.

It is reported that around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, the trainee placed his firearm on top of a motor car and proceeded to adjust his belt.

While retrieving the gun, it reportedly fell to the ground and discharged, striking him.

He was assisted to hospital, where he remains admitted.

- Rasbert Turner

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