15-y-o boy injured in drive-by shooting in St Ann

A 15-year-old boy was shot and injured in a drive-by shooting in Steer Town, St Ann, on Monday night.

About 7:30 p.m., the teenager was among patrons at the Flares Games and Sports Lounge when a vehicle reportedly drove up and several shots were fired from it.

Following the shooting, it was discovered that the teenager suffered gunshot wounds to the neck and buttocks.

He was taken to hospital, where he was admitted for his injuries.

The St Ann's Bay Criminal Investigations Branch is conducting a probe into the matter.

- Rasbert Turner

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