Waltham Park Road Shooting Claims Lives of Two Jamaican Policemen

 

Portrait of Constable Charles Stewart and Constable Jemarey Gordon, Jamaican policemen killed in Waltham Park shooting, November 2025


Two Policemen Killed in Waltham Park Shooting – Jamaica Rocked by Off-Duty Attack

Date: November 13, 2025
Location: Waltham Park Road, St Andrew, Jamaica

Off-Duty Officers Fatally Shot in Brazen Night Attack

Two off-duty members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) were fatally shot on Wednesday night in a chilling incident that has reignited concerns about public safety and criminal boldness.

Victims Identified

The deceased officers are Constable Charles Stewart of the Spanish Town Police and Constable Jemarey Gordon of the Counter-Terrorism and Organised Crime Investigation Branch (CTOC). Both were reportedly at a business establishment near 83 Lane on Waltham Park Road when the attack occurred.

Timeline of the Attack

According to eyewitness reports, a lone gunman approached the officers around 8:00 p.m. and opened fire. The men were rushed to hospital but succumbed to their injuries shortly after arrival.

Police Response and Investigation

The Major Investigation Division (MID) has launched a full-scale probe. Forensic teams examined the vehicle used to transport the victims, and high-ranking officers were seen canvassing the scene for evidence.

Community Reaction

Commissioner of Police Major General Antony Anderson condemned the killings, calling them “a direct assault on the rule of law.” The incident has sparked outrage and mourning across the law enforcement community and the wider public.

How to Report Information

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stop at 311 or visit the nearest police station.

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