Neita Garvey condemns deadly St Catherine gun battle, says community still in shock
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October 18, 2026
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Member of Parliament for North Central St Catherine Natalie Neita Garvey has condemned the deadly gun battle in the Five Mile community in the Sligoville area, which left police officers and civilians dead, saying the community remains in shock.
In a statement on Sunday, Neita Garvey said she was deeply saddened by the incident, which involved members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) and gunmen who reportedly engaged the police in a prolonged gun battle on Friday.
She extended condolences to the Commissioner of Police, the JCF and the families of the slain police officers, noting that one of the policemen was from the constituency.
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