Scene of the shooting.
A man of unsound mind, who was allegedly armed with a cutlass and attacking members of the public and subsequently police oficers in Anse La Raye, was shot several times by the lawmen this afternoon, June 8.
Reports are that at around 4 p.m., the Anse La Raye Police Station responded to a report of a “suspected lunatic” armed with a cutlass and threatening/attacking persons in the community.
The man allegedly advanced with his cutlass when he was confronted by the police officers, who had no choice but to discharge several bean-bag rounds in his direction. A bean bag round, also known by its trademarked name flexible baton round, is a baton round fired as a shotgun shell, used for less lethal apprehension of suspects, according to Wikipedia.
However, according to several sources, this attempt by the police officers proved futile as the “lunatic” pursued the lawmen with the cutlass.
While trying to escape, it is reported that one of the officers sustained a “lash” on his leg with the cutlass.
As a result, one of the officers discharged a live round of ammunition in the direction of the man as a last resort.
The bullet hit the man in the waist area.
He was transported to hospital. He is believed to be in stable condition.