Man shot during confrontation with police

A 24-year-old man was shot during an exchange with police this morning.

Police spokesman, acting inspector Rodney Inniss, told Nation News the incident occurred around 9:40 a.m. at Bowling, Alley, St Joseph.

He said lawmen recovered a firearm and rounds of ammunition from the scene.

The young man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance.

Investigations are continuing. (SAT)