Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of crime
Mark Shields is urging media houses to refrain from publicising the names of
any suspects linked to the killing of two policemen in Rema, South St. Andrew
on Labour Day.
DCP Shields said at least one media house has published the names of the suspects in the murder of Constables Cornell Grant and Delano Lawrence.
Don't release the names
The Crime Chief said the names or aliases of the suspects should not be released to the public as this action could seriously undermine the investigations.
He said those investigations are now at a delicate stage.
DCP Shields said any information on the suspects will be circulated via the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN).
Forensic evidence left by attackers
And investigators probing the killings of two constables said they have significant forensic evidence that could lead them to the suspect or suspects.
DCP Shields said the items include blood samples believed to be from one of the cop killers.
Investigators theorise the slain lawmen managed to wound one of the gunmen involved in the deadly attack.
The Crime Chief urged more persons to come forward with information about the policemen's killing.
Help coming to the families
Additionally, the Government has promised help to the families of the two slain police constables.
The commitment was made on Sunday afternoon by Acting Prime Minister Dr. Ken Baugh during a visit to the families.
Dr. Baugh was accompanied by National Security Minister Colonel Trevor MacMillan and Information Minister Olivia Grange.
In what was a tearful visit with Constable Lawrence's widow, Claudia and eight-year-old son D'Jhevani, the Acting Prime Minister said the killings were devastating.
Dr. Baugh said Prime Minister Bruce Golding is scheduled to meet with the grieving families on his return to Jamaica from England.
Colonel MacMillan described the killings as distressing and most unfortunate, noting that these types of incidents are happening too often.
He said the level of violence is totally unacceptable, and vowed to do his best to put an end to it.
Colonel MacMillan said he found encouraging the response of the residents of the community where the policemen were slain and pledged assistance.
Minister Grange said the ambush and killing of the two policemen sends a signal that the society has bred a generation of heartless and cold individuals.
The Ministers also visited Constable Grant's home in Olympic Gardens where they met with the mother of his child, Ann Marie Benjamin and his four-year-old son, Cornell.
DCP Shields said at least one media house has published the names of the suspects in the murder of Constables Cornell Grant and Delano Lawrence.
Don't release the names
The Crime Chief said the names or aliases of the suspects should not be released to the public as this action could seriously undermine the investigations.
He said those investigations are now at a delicate stage.
DCP Shields said any information on the suspects will be circulated via the Constabulary Communication Network (CCN).
Forensic evidence left by attackers
And investigators probing the killings of two constables said they have significant forensic evidence that could lead them to the suspect or suspects.
DCP Shields said the items include blood samples believed to be from one of the cop killers.
Investigators theorise the slain lawmen managed to wound one of the gunmen involved in the deadly attack.
The Crime Chief urged more persons to come forward with information about the policemen's killing.
Help coming to the families
Additionally, the Government has promised help to the families of the two slain police constables.
The commitment was made on Sunday afternoon by Acting Prime Minister Dr. Ken Baugh during a visit to the families.
Dr. Baugh was accompanied by National Security Minister Colonel Trevor MacMillan and Information Minister Olivia Grange.
In what was a tearful visit with Constable Lawrence's widow, Claudia and eight-year-old son D'Jhevani, the Acting Prime Minister said the killings were devastating.
Dr. Baugh said Prime Minister Bruce Golding is scheduled to meet with the grieving families on his return to Jamaica from England.
Colonel MacMillan described the killings as distressing and most unfortunate, noting that these types of incidents are happening too often.
He said the level of violence is totally unacceptable, and vowed to do his best to put an end to it.
Colonel MacMillan said he found encouraging the response of the residents of the community where the policemen were slain and pledged assistance.
Minister Grange said the ambush and killing of the two policemen sends a signal that the society has bred a generation of heartless and cold individuals.
The Ministers also visited Constable Grant's home in Olympic Gardens where they met with the mother of his child, Ann Marie Benjamin and his four-year-old son, Cornell.
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