Cpl. Jason Bennett attached to the St. Catherine North OST was shot and injured a short while ago and is presently undergoing emergency surgery.
Information received was that a team from the St. Catherine North OST to include Cpl. Jason Bennett was on patrol along Old Harbour Road, Spanish Town, St. Catherine when they came under gunfire.
Cpl. Jason Bennett was shot in the chest and was rushed to hospital where he is presently undergoing an emergency surgery.
Myself along with Sgt. Patrae Rowe and Sgt. Lloyd Duncan are at the facility ensuring that the member’s welfare is taken care of. Retired Commissioner George Quallo, DCP Clifford Blake, SP Clunis, DSP Andrew Edwards, Insp. Linroy Edwards, Insp. D. Linton, Insp. Hepburn and a host of rank and file members from St. Catherine North, DWTT and other Divisions are also on location.
Please pray earnestly for Cpl. Jason Bennett, his injuries are considered serious. Pray also for the other members who were on the operation.
Regards, Tameca Thomas Det/Cons.
Executive Member
Director of Welfare, Projects & Healthy Lifestyle
Jamaica Police Federation