A 32-year-old Sergeant of Police, Jermain Semple is now in hospital after he was allegedly shot by Fawazz McRae, a 27-year-old building contractor of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, at about 21:30 hrs on March 12th, 2023, at the Crown and Anchor Grill and Bar in Linden.
The police yesterday said that according to investigations, at about 21:00 hrs on Sunday, Semple, who is stationed at the Tactical Services Unit along with his brother Dervon Semple and cousin McRae, were at the Crown and Anchor Grill and Bar when a fight erupted between the victim and his brother.
McRae attempted to ‘part’ them, and a fight ensued between the victim and McRae, which caused McRae to take out his licensed handgun, a .32 pistol, and discharge two rounds in the victim’s direction. One struck the victim in his head, causing him to suffer severe inju-ries. He was then rushed to the Linden Hospital Com-plex, where he was treated by the Doctors on duty and was later transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital due to the seriousness of his injury. His condition is listed as serious.
The police say that McRae was arrested and the firearm was retrieved. The suspect sustained inju-ries to his left elbow and right ear during the fight and was escorted to the hospital for medical attention, where he was subsequently discharged and is currently in police custody assisting with the investigation.
The scene was searched and two .32 empty spent shells were found. Investigations are ongoing.
