A 15 year-old schoolboy was shot and killed in Lawrence Tavern, St. Andrew, Wednesday night.
He has been identified as Jeremy Morris, a student of Glengoffe High school.
Commanding Officer for St. Andrew North, Acting Superintendent Randy Sweeny told Radio Jamaica News that around 8.00 p.m., residents reported hearing loud explosions and contacted the police. Upon arrival, they found the badly wounded boy. He was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The police are working to establish a motive.
Superintendent Sweeny is urging anyone with pertinent information to contact the Constant Spring police at 876-924-1421 or Crime Stop at 311.