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UPDATE: Man shot by police was wanted for attempted murder and robbery; firearm recovered

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A man who was shot by police during an operation in New Village, Castries around midday today, Feb. 5, was wanted for attempted murder and robbery.

Police confirmed that 25-year-old Lawrence Jermaine Joseph, aka Problems, of Bois Patat, Castries sustained a gunshot wound to the leg area. The operation was being conducted by officers of the Criminal Investigations Department.

He is currently in stable condition at Victoria Hospital.

A firearm was also recovered.

“A .380 pistol containing 8 rounds of ammunition was also recovered on his person. Charges are expected to be laid against him shortly. The matter is currently under investigations,” police said in a press release.

Joseph was reportedly sought by the police in connection with recent shootings in the Bois Patat/Morne Du Don area.

 


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