Corporal who died in Sligoville shootout was recently promoted

Corporal Trevoy Shaw, the police officer who died this morning during a stand-off between the police and gunmen in Sligoville, St Catherine, had only recently been promoted to the Special Operations Branch, making his death an especially heartbreaking loss for the constabulary.

Speaking to reporters at the scene, Senior Communication Strategist at the Jamaica Constabulary Force, Dennis Brooks described him as a dedicated and hardworking officer.

“He was a recently promoted member of specialized operations headquarters. A very dedicated and hard-working member of the constabulary.”

Brooks said the corporal’s passing had deeply affected members of the force, particularly those who knew him personally.

“I left many several police men and women in tears in Kingston because they knew him well, relatively young both police men injured are young.”

He further noted that Shaw had attained the rank of corporal just a month before his death, a milestone that reflected his commitment to his duties.

“The one who succumbed to his injuries was promoted to the rank of corporal about a month ago which speaks to his own dedication and recognition of his work and it is very sad.”

Information from the police is that about 5:15 a.m., personnel from the Special Operations Branch went to the Five Mile area of Sligoville in search of criminals and wanted persons.

According to the police, the team approached a house and was met with gunfire from two gunmen, triggering a shoot-out.

In the meantime, Brooks described the circumstances surrounding Shaw’s death as particularly painful, noting that the officer had been enjoying a recent career achievement before his life was cut short while serving the country.

“Imagine at the time he is just enjoying this new development of his career and he is the pride of his family for his light to be put out in the manner in seeking to make this country a safer place.It is heart breaking”

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