Jamaican police officer killed while trying to stop robbery
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaican police say a 37-year-old officer has been shot to death while attempting to stop the robbery of two Chinese citizens.
They say Corporal Kevin McLean was going home at 7:40 p.m. Friday when he encountered gunmen robbing the two Chinese in the town of Frankfield in central Jamaica.
They said the gunmen shot McLean multiple times and he was pronounced dead at a hospital.
Police say they are seeking the killers, but gave no further details.
Police also reported that another officer was injured during a Thursday night grenade attack on a police team attempting to arrest suspects of a March 17 quadruple killing.
Gunmen also killed a police officer last month outside a house party.
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