Dr. Chang describes as “evil characters” men who used a child as shield during gun battle with police in Sligoville

October 16, 2026

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has described as evil characters the men who used a child as a shield during a gun battle with police in Sligoville, St. Catherine, this morning.

The female child who sustained wounds remains hospitalised.

The incident also resulted in the deaths of one officer, three gunmen, and the wounding of another cop.

A manhunt has been launched for other perpetrators who fled into nearby bushes.

The Minister visited the community today to support the security forces.

He extended condolences to the relatives and colleagues of the fallen cop, Corporal Trevoy Shaw, who was attached to the Constabulary’s Specialised Operations Branch.

He also expressed concern for a police officer and a 10-year-old child who were wounded during the exchange of gunfire and wished them a full and speedy recovery.

Dr. Chang warned that perpetrators of serious crime will find no safe haven.

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Dr. Chang commended the security forces which confronted an extremely dangerous situation and also assured citizens of the force’s ability to pursue and apprehend those responsible.

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