Wanted man shot while allegedly attempting to disarm Police

A 36-year-old man identified as Randy Joseph, also known as “Buxton” of Lot 64 James Street, Albouystown, was shot to the left thigh by a police rank after he allegedly attempted to disarm the rank.
The incident occurred on Sunday at about 11:00h. Based on reports received, a party of policemen, acting upon information, visited the home of Joseph, and conducted a search.
According to Police, Joseph is a known character to the police and was wanted for questioning in relation to several armed robberies.
However, during the search, the police found Joseph hiding under a bed. He was ordered to come out to which he complied.
However, as one of the policemen was attempting to restrain Joseph, he allegedly held onto the rank and attempted to disarm him of his service revolver.
However, in the process, Police said a round was discharged, hitting Joseph to his upper left thigh.
Following the mishap, the man was escorted to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was treated and admitted under guard. Investigations are ongoing.
On the other hand, the injured man’s wife, Natoya Tappin, explained that her husband was in his bed when the police ran into the bedroom and attacked him. She noted that at the time of the incident, the man’s seven-year-old son was with him.
Nevertheless, she noted that her husband attempted to inquire about the offence he committed but was told by the arrogant police ranks to “shut up”. Soon after, the woman claimed that one of the police ranks discharged a round that hit Joseph.
After the gunshot went off, the man’s son became traumatised and made efforts to jump off the verandah. “Meh son left traumatised…there was blood all ova and after the gunshot went off, the lil boy just went hysterical,” she noted.
After the shooting, the police ransacked the house before taking the injured man to the hospital.