Police Constable Devoney Rose Dies Following Deadly Sligoville Shootout
Jamaica Live News Desk– | Oct 17, 2026
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed another tragic development following Friday’s deadly shooting incident in Sligoville, St Catherine.
According to an update published by the Jamaica Observer, Police Constable Devoney Rose, who was shot and injured during the confrontation, has died.
The announcement follows the death of Corporal Trevoy Shaw, who was killed during the police operation on Friday, October 16.
Rose’s death brings the reported number of police fatalities from the incident to two, deepening the tragedy for the Jamaica Constabulary Force and the families of the officers involved.
Constable Rose was only 19 years old
Further reporting by The Gleaner has identified Constable Rose as 19 years old. He reportedly sustained a gunshot wound to the head and died on Saturday, October 17, while receiving treatment at Spanish Town Hospital. Radio Jamaica News reported that he passed away at approximately 11 a.m., with family members and representatives of the Police High Command present.
The young officer, a member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), succumbed to his injuries at the Spanish Town Hospital after being shot in the head during a violent standoff with gunmen in Sligoville, St. Catherine. He was the second police officer to die as a result of that operation
On Friday, the Jamaica Police Federation had issued an urgent appeal for blood donations as doctors worked to save Rose’s life. His death comes just one day after that appeal.
Deadly police operation under investigation
The confrontation began at approximately 5:15 a.m. on Friday, when members of the JCF’s Special Operations Branch were conducting an operation in the Five Miles area of Sligoville in search of wanted men.
According to police accounts, armed men barricaded themselves inside a house with civilians, including children. Police allege that a child was used to lure officers towards the building before gunfire erupted.
Three civilian men were also fatally shot during the confrontation, while a 10-year-old girl sustained gunshot injuries.
The Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM) has launched an investigation into the incident. Its initial statement confirmed that multiple civilians and security personnel sustained gunshot wounds and that more than 70 JCF and Jamaica Defence Force service weapons, along with two recovered firearms, had been secured for ballistic examination.
The Independent Commission of Investigations
The JCF High Command has extended condolences to Rose’s family, friends and colleagues. The force’s Chaplaincy, Medical Services and Welfare branches are providing support to those affected.
The deaths of Corporal Shaw and Constable Rose mark a devastating loss for the police force following an operation that has left families grieving and renewed attention on the dangers confronting officers during armed operations.
Jamaica Live extends sincere condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of both fallen officers.