A Director of the Integrity Commission was shot this morning.

In a statement, Prime Minister Andrew Holness strongly condemned the incident, describing it as an appalling act of violence.

He said the Director was shot and wounded in the car park of the Commission’s offices in New Kingston, St. Andrew.

Mr. Holness said the Government is deeply concerned about the incident, and his thoughts and prayers are with the Director and family at this time.

More details to come.