Suspect in shooting death of police at gas station arrested at airport

One of the suspects behind the fatal shooting of Police Corporal Christopher Smith on Friday night was held by lawmen at Norman Manley International Airport on Wednesday.

The police say his identity is being withheld as the investigation continues.

Smith was fatally shot during an armed robbery at the Texaco gas station located at the intersection of East and Beechwood Avenues in St Andrew.

The 47-year-old corporal, who was attached to the Kingston West Division, was off duty at the time of the incident.

Reports are that about 10:54 p.m. he unknowingly drove onto the scene of the robbery at the gas station.

One of the five armed gunmen immediately approached his vehicle, opened the driver's door, saw his firearm, and opened fire at him.

Smith was shot, his firearm was taken, and the men escaped in a vehicle resembling a taxi.

Members of the public assisted Smith to the hospital, where he died while receiving treatment.

The robbers held up some of the pump attendants outside and took cash. They also held up and robbed the cashier inside.

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