A second police officer has died following Friday’s deadly confrontation with gunmen in Sligoville, St Catherine, after Constable Devoney Rose, 23, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday.
Rose reportedly died at Spanish Town Hospital on October 17, a day after he was critically wounded during the operation.
He sustained a gunshot wound to the head during the confrontation, which also claimed the life of Corporal Trevoy Shaw.
Constable Rose Succumbs to Injuries
Rose was among the police personnel involved in the operation in Sligoville on Friday, October 16, when an exchange of gunfire erupted between officers and armed men.
The young constable was rushed to hospital after being shot. However, despite receiving medical attention, he later died from his injuries.
His death brings the number of police officers killed in the operation to two, adding to the toll from the deadly confrontation.
Three Suspected Gunmen Also Reported Killed
The operation also left three suspected gunmen dead, according to updated reports about the incident.
The confrontation unfolded in the Five Miles area of Sligoville, where police personnel were conducting an operation targeting wanted men.
The incident reportedly involved an exchange of gunfire inside a building, prompting a major police response.
A young girl was also shot during the incident. Her latest condition should be confirmed through an updated police statement or reliable reporting before publication.
Investigation Continues After Deadly Confrontation
The deaths of Rose and Shaw have added to the toll from the operation, which resulted in multiple fatalities and left others injured.
Investigators are expected to establish the full circumstances surrounding the exchange of gunfire, including how the officers were wounded and the sequence of events that led to the deaths.
Further verified information about the deceased men, the injured child and the investigation may emerge as authorities provide additional details.
