Relatives of jailed ‘Bull’ Amos among Linstead massacre victims

At least two of the victims in Sunday night's mass shooting in Commodore, Linstead, St Catherine, are relatives of incarcerated Glendon 'Bull' Amos.

Police describe Amos as a well known 'gang-banger' from that area.

Amos, a former most wanted, was apprehended during a joint intelligence-led operation conducted by the Joint Anti-Gang Task Force (JAGTF), supported by Specialized Operations and the St Catherine North police, in Moneague, St Ann on January 29, 2025.

Before his capture, Amos was listed among Jamaica's top 10 most wanted and was regularly featured on the JCF's Wanted Wednesdays for more than a year.

He has since been charged with multiple counts of murder, possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorized possession of ammunition, and using a firearm to commit a felony.

Police believe that Sunday's deadly attack was gang-related and may have been a reprisal for a killing that occurred years ago.

Amos is said to be related to 22-year-old security guard Famous Amos, one of the five people killed, and to a 54-year-old shopkeeper who was shot and injured during the assault.

"The killers were deliberate yuh hear and were going for them and anybody else around them," a resident told The STAR.

According to reports, around 9 p.m., five heavily armed men wearing police vests opened fire indiscriminately on a group of people gathered at the location.

The deceased have been identified as Shannon Gordon, 4, of Orange Park, Charliemount, Linstead, Mario Sullivan, 42, Jushane Edwards, 19, Iysha Washington, 39, vendor, all of Rosemount District, Linstead and Famous Amos, 22, security guard of Commodore District.

Four others, including the shopkeeper, are nursing gunshot wounds.

It was confirmed that the premises where the incident took place is well known to law enforcement, as several operations have been carried out there in the past.

In response, the police have imposed a 48-hour curfew in three Linstead communities. The curfew began at 6 p.m. Monday and will continue until 6 p.m. Wednesday.

During a visit to the community on Monday, Prime Minister Andrew Holness and Police Commissioner Dr Kevin Blake met with residents and law enforcement officials.

Dr Blake confirmed that the attack was gang-related, and although he did not name the suspect, he acknowledged that a key gangster from the area is currently in custody.

The Government has offered a $2 million reward for information leading to the arrest and charge of the killers.

- Andre Williams

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