ST CATHERINE, Jamaica — A police officer was shot and killed at his home in Old Harbour, St Catherine, on Saturday morning, in a brazen attack that has left the law enforcement community in mourning.
The deceased has been identified as Corporal Kamal Mayne, who was attached to the Kingston West Police Division.
Preliminary reports indicate that the incident occurred early Saturday, and that the corporal’s service firearm was stolen during the attack. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still unclear, and investigators are working to determine the motive.
Police have since launched a full investigation, and efforts are underway to track down the perpetrators and recover the stolen weapon.
The incident has sparked concern within the police force, as attacks on officers—particularly within their own homes—underscore ongoing concerns about violence and officer safety.
More information will be provided as it becomes available.

