MAN SHOT AFTER ALLEGEDLY ATTACKING POLICE OFFICER
A man has been transported to the hospital after sustaining a gunshot injury to his hand.
The incident occurred when the said individual allegedly assaulted a law enforcement officer at a casino in St John’s, employing stones and a machete as weapons.
The assailant was subsequently shot by the officer shortly after 9 PM on Saturday evening.
Presently, an investigation is underway to examine the circumstances surrounding this occurrence.
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