Screengrab of a video at the scene of the fatal shooting of Corporal Christopher Smith on Beechwood Avenue in St Andrew on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
December 7, 2024
Policeman shot and killed on Beechwood Avenue, St Andrew
A policeman was shot dead on Beechwood Avenue in St Andrew late Friday night.
The deceased cop has been identified as Corporal Christopher Smith, who was assigned to the Kingston Western police division.
Observer Online understands that about 11pm, Smith drove his motor vehicle to the Texaco gas station on Beechwood Avenue, where there was an active armed robbery.
After Smith parked his vehicle, one of the gunmen pounced on the unsuspecting cop, shot him multiple times and relieved him of his firearm.
Smith was taken to a medical facility where was pronounced dead.