In a tragic incident that has shaken the community of Commodore in Linstead, St. Catherine, Jamaica, five individuals, including a four-year-old child, were fatally shot in what authorities believe to be a gang-related attack. The assailants, reportedly posing as police officers, stormed a residence along Commodore Road late Sunday night, leaving nine people injured, five of whom succumbed to their wounds. Among the deceased was a young student from Rosemont Primary and Infant School. The remaining four victims are currently hospitalized in serious condition. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Christopher Phillips, the commanding officer for the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Area Five, described the scene as “very, very awful,” noting that even a dog was killed in the attack. Phillips emphasized that the incident appears to be linked to gang violence, a situation that has been monitored by law enforcement for over a year without prior incidents. Senior Superintendent Hopeton Nicholson, head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, assured the community that the police are committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice swiftly and using all legal means available. He expressed condolences to the affected families and vowed to work tirelessly to remove such criminals from the streets.