JDF soldier by chance shoots himself at St. Andrew checkpoint

A soldier from the Jamaica Defence Drive (JDF) is in hospital after capturing himself within the foot at a checkpoint in St Andrew.

Reviews are that the soldier was inside a tent when the incident occurred early Thursday morning.

The incident was confirmed by Senior Superintendent Kirk Ricketts, commander of the St. Andrew South police division who mentioned the soldier’s service weapon was discharged and he was shot within the area of his ankle.

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The JDF member was taken to hospital; his damage shouldn’t be thought of life threatening.