PM Holness expresses condolences to families of Constable Devoney Rose and Corporal Trevoy Shaw, following Sligoville, St. Catherine incident

October 18, 2026

Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has expressed condolences to the families of the two policemen who died following an operation in Sligoville, St. Catherine, on Friday, stating that their sacrifice must never be forgotten.

Constable Devoney Rose and Corporal Trevoy Shaw, who were both attached to the Special Operations Branch, were shot and wounded during an operation in the community.

Another police officer, and a  10-year-old girl were wounded in the incident.

In a video posted to his social media pages today, Dr. Holness said he is praying for the speedy recovery of the wounded persons.

He described Corporal Shaw and Constable Rose as heroes in the national struggle to eliminate organized criminal violence and guns from the society.

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Three alleged gunmen were shot and killed during Friday’s incident.

They have been identified as 51-year-old Errol Hussy and 19-year-old Malique Hussy, both from Moreland District in Sligoville, and Javoun Cogle, of Alabasta Close, Eltham Park, Spanish Town.