Cornel Wilkins, who was accused of engaging the police in a shoot-out, injuring one of the cops, has been freed by the Gun Court.

The court heard that on the night in question, a police team was conducting a vehicular spot check along Seaward Drive in St Andrew when they observed a Toyota Fielder motor car reversing, which aroused their suspicion, causing a chase to ensue.

It was further alleged that during the chase, shots were fired, resulting in the Fielder colliding with another car.

The gunmen subsequently fled the scene, leaving Wilkins, who was the driver.

Under cross-examination by Wilkins’ attorney, Able-Don Foote, the police agreed that the accused did not have a firearm and that he made a report to them upon arrest that he was abducted by the gunmen.