READERS BLAME GOV’T, WANT BODY WORN CAMERAS, END TO POLICE KILLINGS
A flood of comments has come in to the North Coast Times Facebook page over the police shooting death of two brothers in Steerfield, St Ann, on Monday.
Brothers Romeo Henry and Devian Henry were shot and killed by police who entered their house about 5:30, Monday morning, April 20, 2026.
There was a verbal confrontation between the police from Area 5 (outside of St Ann), and many residents who insisted there was no shootout and said the police murdered the young men. ANGRY RESIDENTS BLOCK POLICE PATH AFTER FATAL SHOOTINGS
The comments on the Facebook page ranged widely. Some lay the regular police killings at the feet of the Prime Minister. Others said police should be using body-worn cameras, and still others cynically asked why the fuss over these killings since it has been going on all over Jamaica for months now.
There were some voices, too, who said the police were doing a good job, and in this case, as well. There were thers who said they wanted more information and would not swear for anyone.
Here are some of the comments. There has been limited editing of them. The full lists are on the North Coast Times Facebook page (in response to three stories). It’s still not too late to add yours.
Many people swore by the innocence of the brothers
Melonie Gallimore said, “I believe a some feelings carrying and some money pay to get them out to what I see these brothers are innocent.”
Delroy Williams said, “They said meet their maker. That’s an order from the Prime Minister.”
Debbie White asks:
“Who remember what the PM did say?”
Nick Toward said: “It’s about time the police were made to wear body cameras.”
David Lawrence is among more than a dozen who support the wearing of cameras.
Shawn Stephenson is of a similar view. He says, “There is absolutely no reason that, in 2026, a police force that is committed to transparency in serving and protecting should be conducting these operations without fully functioning body-worn cameras, which will clear up any discrepancies and ambiguity.”
(Commissioner of Police Dr Kevin Blake)
Tricia Jarrett asks the head of the Police, “What happen to the body Camera, Our Commissioner?”
Tevon White says more than talk about cameras is necessary. “Everyone talking about camera but I don’t see Jamaican people going out there and making sure our voices are heard. Pure talk, we need the young intelligent people in Jamaica to rise up.”
Earl Cousins says, “ The killing of innocent people should be stopped.”
Daz D Dow asks about police tactics: “People are saying one was giving trouble, so what about the other one? Why can’t the police apprehend trouble maker if they didn’t violently confront them?”
A few others say one of the brothers was a troublemaker. .
In an apparent sarcastic comment Merrrick Forrest asks “Anyone escaped in nearby bushes?”
Irie Gal asks the MP Dr Kenneth Russell to keep up the pressure.
Kamal Terrelonge said, “I usually am on the side of the police but they are all hush hush on this one and it seems something went horribly wrong. My prayers are with the loved ones.
Andrew Thompson says, “Well done, officers.”
Michael Morant says, “The police are not stupid. These are highly intelligence-driven operations.”
Some respondents express condolences to the families and say God will be the final judge. Veveta Campbell Edwards is one such. She says,
“RIP, youths. Condolences, family and friends, everyone is going to stand before God and give an account of all their deeds.”
Unruly Quarrie says this is not new. “Dwl. it reach ur door step now. Nuff gone before him same way y yuh Neva duh di same fi dem.”
Deshawnking Thomas is in a similar mood, suggesting it has just reached some people’s doorsteps. “But you not learning until it reach uno doorstep.”
Adrian Kennedy says, EYE FOR AN EYE.
Gendolyn McFarlane is among others saying the brothers were not trouble makers.
“These two boys don’t give trouble, what could cause all of this, my God?”
Karen Kar Brians says, “Those men are innocent.”
Mark Henry says “Them soon have fi import man from over seas.”
Michael Anthony sets out an explanation: “The police are going around and killing poor people children and telling lies on them, the government crime plan is to kill any and every body who they think is a threat to their crime plan.”
Others put a direct political spin on it.
Some suggest people don’t like the police.
Ellis Ellis says, “A bet if a did gunman kill them no investigation wouldn’t a gwane an ppl wouldn’t a rebel,but because is law enforcement sigh, smh.”
Elizabeth Morris asks a question.“Look how the report is conflicting, if the two men pointed guns at the officers, how they only found one gun? Where is the other gun?”
We take a final comment from
Kamala Smith says, “Police don’t do arrest and investigate no more? Scared bad.”
