Alleged gunman dead, licensed firearm holder injured during attempted robbery
· The GleanerAn alleged gunman is dead and a licensed firearm holder is in hospital following an attempted robbery in the vicinity of Newport West in St Andrew last night.
It is reported that the gun owner was driving along a road when men in a car attempted to rob him.
The men were challenged by the man.
During an exchange of gunfire, the licensed firearm holder was injured along with one of the assailants.
His cronies fled the scene.
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Both injured men were assisted to the Kingston Public Hospital where the unidentified man was pronounced dead.
The Hunts Bay Criminal Investigation Branch is probing in the matter.
- Rasbert Turner