By Clinton McGregor
A member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force suffered injuries on Wednesday afternoon while attempting to foil an armed robbery at a plaza in Half Way Tree, St. Andrew.
Radio Jamaica News was informed that about 12:15 p.m., the policeman walked into a robbery at an electronic store at the Central Plaza.
This led to an exchange of gunfire between him and the robbers.
During the shootout the policeman was injured in both arms.
It was initially reported that he was shot by the hoodlums, but a senior Commander told Radio Jamaica News that the injuries were not caused by the gunfire.
He was treated at a medical facility and released.
It's believed that one of the gunmen was shot in the exchange.
Radio Jamaica News was informed that the owner of the electronic store was severely beaten by the robbers and has been hospitalised for treatment.
A manhunt has been launched for the robbers.
On Monday, Police Constable Ricardo Fairclough was shot dead when he attempted to foil a robbery in St. Ann.
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