Gunmen yesterday attacked a group of workers on the compound of the Holy Cross Church in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew.

According to police reports, about 2:30 yesterday afternoon, workmen were carrying out chores on the church compound when they were attacked by three men, one of whom was armed with a gun.

Sergeant Troy Anderson of the Constabulary Communication Network said two of the workers who were licensed firearm holders returned fire.

Workers injured

One of the gunmen was shot and killed while the licensed firearm holders were injured. Both were taken to hospital but their injuries are not considered life threatening.

Sergeant Anderson said the accomplices of the dead gunman, who remains unidentified, managed to escape.

Counselling has since been arranged for students and teachers of the Holy Childhood Preparatory School which is located on the compound.