Teen among two charged for deadly Quarry Hill gun attack
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A teen boy is among two persons charged in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old at a shop in Quarry Hill, Spanish Town, St Catherine.
The minor and 35-year-old Sherman Wright, both of Quarry Hill, are facing charges of murder, shooting with intent, malicious destruction of property, unauthorised possession of a prohibited weapon, unauthorised possession of ammunition, and using a firearm to commit a felony.
Shot dead was 18-year-old Miguel Anderson, otherwise known as ‘Bingy’, a construction worker of Quarry Hill.
The incident occurred in the community on Saturday, June 13.
Reports from the Spanish Town police are that about 8:00 p.m., Anderson was at a shop when he was pounced upon by assailants who opened fire, hitting him before fleeing the area.
The police were summoned, and Anderson was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The teen and Wright subsequently turned themselves in and were formally charged.
Their court dates are being finalised.
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