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In an embarrassing case of friendly fire, two policemen from the elite Organised Crime Investigative Unit (OCID), were shot and injured last night while on an operation to nab the kidnappers of a teenage girl. Their names were not released, however one of the policemen – an inspector – received treatment at hospital, while the other – a corporal – who was shot in the abdomen, was said to be in critical condition.

The two policemen were said to be on the lookout for the kidnappers of the 16-year-old girl on the Bustamante Highway, in the vicinity of Glenmuir Road, when they were set upon and shot by policemen from Clarendon. The Clarendon police reportedly did not realise that the two men were their own colleagues and only decided not fire another round when the inspector and detective corporal identified themselves.

It is not clear why they Clarendon police pulled their guns and started shooting, when apparently they were not fired upon first. According to officers from the OCID , the Clarendon police shooters did not follow procedure when they shot their colleagues.

The shooting incident reportedly allowed the kidnappers to escape with over J$1 million ransom, but the girl was returned unharmed earlier today.

Tags : Friendly Fire, OCID, Organised Crime Investigative Unit