While condemning the killing of 5 people in Waltham Park, St. Andrew, last evening, Opposition Spokesman on Citizen Security, Peter Bunting criticised Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ response to the incident.

Mr. Holness has characterized the incident and others similar to it, as “multiple victim violent incidents” as opposed to mass killings.

Mr. Bunting has condemned the characterization, calling it a euphemistic attempt to downplay the frequent incidents of mass shootings that are scarring Jamaica’s international image and devastating many local communities.

He said the Pprime Minister’s minimization of the horrific incident is a disservice to the victims and their grieving families and no amount of public relations spin can obscure the grim reality of an increasing trend of mass shootings in the island.

He said the country needs a decisive and comprehensive action to restore safety, rebuild trust and end this senseless violence.