Spanish Town teen fatally shot in Quarry Hill shop attack

Police in St Catherine are investigating the killing of 18-year-old construction worker Miguel Anderson, also known as 'Bingy', after gunmen attacked him at a shop in Quarry Hill, Spanish Town, on Saturday night.

Anderson, who was from Quarry Hill, was at a shop in the Henderson View community near Shelly Corner Shop about 8 p.m. when several men carrying guns reportedly approached and fired at him. He was hit several times.

The shooting also injured a 31-year-old man, who was struck in the hand. He was taken to hospital, treated and later released. Police also reported that bullets damaged a motor car nearby.

People in the community heard the explosions and called the police. When officers reached the scene, they found Anderson with gunshot wounds and took him to Spanish Town Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Investigators have classified the incident as murder, shooting with intent, and malicious destruction of property. They are asking anyone who can help the probe to contact the Spanish Town police or Crime Stop at 311.