PNP Calls For Unity Against Gun Violence

Press Release From The PNP - October 17, 2026 

MP Fitz Jackson CD, MP

The Opposition is deeply saddened by the deaths of Corporal Trevoy Shaw and Constable Devoney Rose of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, who were shot during an operation in Five Miles, Sligoville, St Catherine, on Friday. Our hearts are also with a 10 year old girl who was injured in the same incident and remains in critical condition at the Spanish Town Hospital.

Members of the Special Operations Branch were searching for wanted men when they came under fire from gunmen barricaded inside a house with other occupants, including the child. Corporal Shaw and Constable Rose both succumbed to their injuries and a third officer was also injured, according to available reports.

"These officers left home to protect us and did not return. On behalf of the Opposition, I extend sincere condolences to their families, their colleagues and the entire Constabulary. Jamaica owes them a debt we can never fully repay," said MP Fitz Jackson, Opposition Spokesperson on National Security.

"No child should ever be caught in the line of fire. We are praying for this little girl's full recovery and for strength for her family."

MP Jackson urged anyone with information to contact the police or Crime Stop at 311, and called on all Jamaicans to stand united against the gun violence that continues to rob our families of loved ones.

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