The police yesterday seized a 9 mm Smith and Wesson pistol with its serial number erased, at Birdsucker Lane in Kingston 8.

Reports are that about 12 p.m., police were on an operation in the area when they accosted a man who pulled a firearm and opened fire at them. The suspect then reportedly ran into an adjoining premises, where he dropped the firearm and escaped.

A policeman was also shot and injured but has since been treated and released.

Investigations into the matter are ongoing.