Fatal Police Shooting in St Andrew's Wailers Community Under Investigation

Shaquille Pellington, 31, was shot dead by police in the Wailers community, St Andrew, after allegedly pointing a firearm at officers. An investigation has been launched.

Man Shot Dead by Police in Wailers, St Andrew; INDECOM Notified

The jamaica-gleaner.com reports that an investigation has been launched following the fatal shooting of Shaquille Pellington, 31, also known as 'Biggs', by police officers in the Wailers community of St Andrew on Tuesday evening.

Officers from the Olympic Gardens division were conducting patrols in the area of Penwood Lane, Kingston 11, at approximately 6:05 p.m. on October 13 when they received intelligence about armed men in the vicinity. Upon conducting checks at a premises in the community, the team encountered a man who allegedly pointed a firearm in their direction.

A member of the police team, fearing for his life, discharged his weapon and struck the man. Pellington was transported to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A Taurus G3 semi-automatic pistol, loaded with four rounds of ammunition, was recovered from the scene.

The matter has been referred to both the police's Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau and the Independent Commission of Investigations (INDECOM).

Police intelligence identified Pellington as a significant criminal figure operating in the Wailers, Waterhouse, and wider Olympic Gardens area. He was described as a prominent member of the Wailers Gang with reported ties to criminal networks both locally and overseas.

Investigators linked Pellington to multiple murders and shootings across the St Andrew South Police Division. Among the incidents attributed to him were the recent double murder of Kirk Jenkins and Andrew Berry, as well as a shooting on Balcombe Drive, Kingston 11, on October 11, 2026, in which a woman was wounded.

Most recently, Pellington had been charged in connection with the murder of Sequan Grant, known as 'Kushie', which occurred along Bishop Avenue, Kingston 11, on November 15, 2025. He had been granted bail by the court at the time of his death.

His criminal record also included prior charges for murder, shooting, and sexual offences.

Source: Google News JM — Crime