The Police High Command is condemning the killing of a district constable, who was shot and killed by unknown assailant(s) along Berwick Road, Darling Street, Kingston on Sunday.
He is 30-year-old Ricardo Jarrett, who was assigned to the Darling Street Police Station in Kingston.
Reports are about 3:00 am, Jarrett was allegedly dropping off a female, when he was pounced upon by several armed men and shot. His firearm was also stolen during the attack.
Jarrett was assisted to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The High Command is also expressing condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the slain district constable as the Constabulary continues to mourn the loss of a colleague.
Meanwhile, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) ssid remains committed to conducting a thorough investigation and to apprehend the persons responsible for Jarett’s death.
The JCF’s Chaplaincy Branch and Welfare Department is providing support to the family members, colleagues and friends of Jarrett.
