CLARENDON, Jamaica — A tense manhunt is underway in Spalding, Clarendon, after a shootout between police and armed robbers left a legislation enforcement officer injured on Sunday.
Preliminary experiences point out that the incident occurred shortly earlier than 2:00 p.m., when cops responded to an armed theft at a grocery store in Spalding. Upon arrival, the officers reportedly got here below heavy gunfire from a bunch of gunmen, leading to a shootout.
Throughout the trade, a policeman was wounded, and an AK-47 rifle was later recovered on the scene, in keeping with police sources.
The state of affairs escalated because the suspects reportedly fled and barricaded themselves inside a close-by constructing. Firefighters have been known as in to help legislation enforcement in getting access to the construction. Whereas it stays unclear if any hostages are concerned, police have assured the general public that every one mandatory precautions are being taken.
The Jamaica Defence Drive (JDF) has been deployed to assist the police operation, underscoring the seriousness of the state of affairs.
Because the standoff continues, a big crowd has gathered in Spalding Sq., observing the unfolding occasions. Authorities are urging residents to stay calm and keep away from the world to permit safety forces to hold out their operations successfully.
