A knife-wielding man was shot and injured by police at the Nelson Mandela Bus Park in Half-Way Tree earlier today. The incident unfolded around 11:40 a.m. as officers pursued the suspect, who was ultimately instructed to drop his weapon.
Witnesses reported hearing two gunshots before the man collapsed. Emergency services quickly arrived to assist him, and he was transported to the hospital for treatment.
As the scene unfolded, curious motorists slowed down to watch, with some capturing the dramatic events on their phones. In response to the incident, bus routes have been rerouted and pedestrian traffic in the area has been limited.
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