Lights out for would-be robbers in St James
TWO would-be robbers were killed by a licensed firearm holder during an attempted robbery on Greenwood main road in St James on Saturday.
Police are yet to identify the men.
The Corporate Communications Unit said both men appear to be in their early 20s and are of dark complexion. One of them was dressed in a white long-sleeved shirt, short blue denim pants and a pair of black slippers. The other was dressed in a yellow shirt, short blue denim pants and a pair of black shoes.
Reports from the Montego Bay Police are that about 10:15 pm, the two men boarded a taxi at Bay West in Montego Bay. The taxi was heading to Falmouth, Trelawny and had other passengers on board. The two men then requested a stop and one of them reportedly pulled a firearm and placed it at the driver’s head, the police said.
The licensed firearm holder, who was also a passenger in the taxi, saw what was happening and challenged the men. A tussle ensued and the would-be robbers were shot. They were later pronounced dead at hospital.
A Glock 19 pistol with a magazine containing five 9mm rounds was seized at the scene.
The police said the licensed firearm holder is cooperating with detectives.