Prime Minister Condemns Brutal Gun Attack in Clarendon, Calls for National Security Meeting

Kingston, Jamaica – In the early hours of Monday morning, Prime Minister Andrew Holness addressed the nation following a brutal gun attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon that left several people dead. The Prime Minister has called an urgent meeting of the National Security Council to address the situation and formulate a robust response.

“This reprehensible attack, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives in Clarendon, is condemned in the strongest terms,” said Prime Minister Holness. “I extend my deepest condolences to all the families affected by this tragedy.”

I have called the National Security Council to a special meeting. We will discuss the brutal gun attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon. We will respond strongly to this act of brutality.

I condemn this reprehensible attack which resulted in several people in Clarendon being… pic.twitter.com/pTjJA88PTw

— Andrew Holness (@AndrewHolnessJM) August 12, 2024

The Prime Minister has directed the Police High Command to prioritize the investigation and ensure that all resources are utilized to apprehend the perpetrators swiftly. “The Jamaican state will not countenance such savagery being meted out to our people,” he added.

Holness reassured citizens that his government remains steadfast in its commitment to combating criminality through a multi-faceted approach, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation with security forces. “We will not relent in our efforts to reduce criminality, and we will not surrender our society to criminals,” Holness affirmed.

In a plea for public assistance, the Prime Minister urged anyone with information about the attack to come forward and assist the police. “Anyone with information concerning the gun attack on Cherry Tree Lane in Clarendon should tell the Police what they know,” he urged.

This tragic event has cast a somber mood over the island, as the government and security forces renew their dedication to restoring peace and safety. The nation awaits further details from the upcoming National Security Council meeting, hoping for decisive action against the ongoing threat of violence.

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