Lawmen assigned to the Trelawny Division have launched a probe into the death of 4-year-old Cloey Brown and the injuring of her father at their home in Freemans Hall, Ulster Spring, Trelawny on Monday, January 11.

Information received is that on Sunday, January 10, a dispute developed between two brothers, which resulted in threats being issued.

At about 1:05 a.m., today Cloey and her father were at home when he was called by someone outside of his home. When he opened the door, a tussle ensued followed by loud explosions, and Cloey was shot in the abdomen, while her father was shot in the leg. They were taken to hospital where Cloey was pronounced dead and her father admitted in stable condition.

The brother and another man are now in Police custody.