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30 March, 2026

Man Shot After Allegedly Confronting Police in Portmore Incident

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A man was shot and injured in Portmore, St Catherine, on Friday after allegedly confronting police with a firearm.

Around 3:05 a.m., a homeowner near Edgewater spotted the suspect trying to break into his car and raised an alarm.

Responding officers said the man pointed a handgun at them, prompting them to open fire; he initially escaped.

The suspect was later found with apparent gunshot wounds and taken to Spanish Town Hospital for treatment.

The Independent Commission of Investigations has launched a probe into the incident.