Two men injured in shootout with police at Haynesville, St James.

Two men were injured at Haynesville, St James this evening following a shooting incident involving police.

Around 5:30 p.m., police were conducting an operation in the community where people were involved in cockfighting.

Upon their arrival, police officers met men with weapons and there was an exchange of gunfire.Two males, a 33-year-old resident of Clifton Hall, St John and a 40-year-old of Retreat Terrace, Black Rock, St Michael received gunshot injuries and were transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.Police also found a firearm and recovered a number of live rounds.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Police Emergency 211 or 419-1700.

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Man injured in shooting incident at Brandons Beach

One man is nursing a gunshot wound following a shooting incident at Brandons Beach, Brandons, St Michael around 5 p.m.

Police say the victim, whose name has not been disclosed, was involved in an altercation involving a number of men.

The man, who was shot in his right leg, ran away from the scene and was later transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The assailants escaped on foot.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Black Rock Police Station at 417-7500 or 417- 7501.

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