JERMAIN Semple, a 32-year-old Police Sergeant, is currently hospitalised after he was shot in the head on Sunday at the Crown and Anchor Grill and Bar in Linden.

The alleged shooter is his cousin Fawazz McRae, a 27-year-old building contractor. He is in police custody assisting with the investigations.

According to a police press release, at approximately 21:00 hours on Sunday, Semple who is stationed at the Tactical Services Unit, along with his brother Dervon Semple and McRae, were at the Crown and Anchor Grill and Bar when a fight erupted between the policeman and his brother.

“During the altercation, Fawazz went to ‘part’ them, and a fight ensued between the victim and Fawaaz, which caused him (Fawaaz) to take out his licensed handgun (one .32 pistol) and discharge two rounds in the victim’s direction. One struck the victim in his head, causing him to receive severe injuries,” the release said.

Semple was then rushed to the Linden Hospital Complex, where the doctors on duty treated him. He was admitted and his condition is listed as critical.

The suspect was arrested and the firearm which contained “four suspected live ammunition in the magazine and one live ammunition in the chamber,” were retrieved.

According to the police, the suspect, who received injuries to his left elbow and right ear during the fight, was escorted to the hospital for medical attention. He was later discharged.

The scene was canvassed and two .32 empty spent shells were found.

Investigations are ongoing.