Man shot during robbery attempt

Article by PR/SAT

POLICE ARE CONDUCTING investigations into a shooting incident which occurred last night at Goodland, St Michael.

Shem Kerry King, 24, of Country Road, St Michael, received gunshot injuries to his arm and thigh during a robbery.

According to police, King was approached by a lone gunman who shot him during the course of the robbery between 10 and 11 p.m. on Friday.

He was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by a private vehicle where he is receiving medical attention.

Anyone who can provide any information to assist with this investigation is asked to call Black Rock Police Station at telephone numbers 4177500, 4177501, Police Emergency 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800 –TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station.

All information received will be strictly confidential. (PR/SAT)