Man dead, three cops injured in Mt Salem shootout

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September 9, 2026

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Man dead, three cops injured in Mt Salem shootout

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One man was shot and killed and three police personnel injured during an alleged gunfight in Mt Salem, St James, early this morning.

According to reports, confirmed by a police source, the incident happened about 3:18 a.m. when a police unit assigned to the Area One AFAT unit was on patrol along Crawford Street in Mt Salem.

The cops reportedly came under heavy gunfire, triggering an exchange of gunfire.

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