A geriatric nurse entering a KFC quick-service restaurant in St James was injured yesterday when a police officer accidentally fired his submachine gun.
The incident happened around 3 p.m. at the outlet at Western Main Road.
Police said nurse Sunik Thornhill, 52, of Diego Martin, sustained an injury to her leg and was taken to the St James Medical Complex for treatment.
When the Express visited the restaurant at 5 p.m. it was open for business.
Investigating police officers had visited the scene earlier.
