Two cops killed in Waltham Park shooting identified
Charles Stewart (left) and Jemarey Gordon were killed while they were off-duty on Waltham Park Road on Thursday, November 14, 2025.
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November 14, 2025

Two cops killed in Waltham Park shooting identified

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Authorities have identified two policemen shot and killed on Waltham Park Road in St Andrew Thursday evening.

The deceased are Charles Stewart of the Spanish Town Police, and Jemarey Gordon from CTOC.

It is understood the cops were off-duty at a business establishment on Waltham Park Road about 7:30pm, when there was a confrontation.

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The confrontation reportedly led to two men opening fire on the cops, hitting the lawmen, before making their escape. The policemen were rushed to hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Police have launched a high-level probe into the incident.

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