Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has described last evening’s mass shooting in Commodore, Linstead, St. Catherine, as an act of criminal terror.

Five people including a young girl, were killed.

Four others were wounded.

The deceased have been identified as four-year-old Shannon Gordon, 19-year-old Jowane Walters, 39-year-old, Iysha Washington  and 42-year-old Mario Sullivan, all from Rosemount district, Linstead and 22-year-old Famous Amos from Commodore.

Police theorize that the incident is gang related.

Dr. Holness, Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr. Horace Chang and members of the security forces toured the community today.

Speaking with reporters during the tour, the Prime Minister condemned the deadly incident.

He stressed that the perpetrators must be found.

Dr. Holness said the society must pay attention to the victims of crime who deserve justice.

Meantime, Dr. Holness has pledged that the government will provide assistance to the families of the victims.