A man, who was in a group at Plum Park, Sophia on Friday afternoon opened fire at police, but later surrendered after throwing away the weapon.
Police said in a press release yesterday that no one was injured during the incident and four men including the shooter are in police custody assisting with investigations.
The release said that around 14:25 hrs as police ranks approached a group of men who were acting suspiciously at Plum Park, Sophia, one of them pulled out a firearm and discharged rounds in the direction of the ranks. The police returned fire and the man threw away the firearm and surrendered.
The unlicensed .38 special revolver with two spent shells were recovered by the police, the release said adding that the man along with three other men who were with him has been arrested.