An investigation is under way into the fatal shooting of 31-year-old Shaquille Pellington, otherwise called “Biggs”, during a police operation in Wailers, St Andrew, on Tuesday, October 13.
Pellington, who lived on Penwood Lane, Kingston 11, was shot after allegedly pointing a firearm at officers conducting checks at a premises in the community.
According to the Olympic Gardens police, the team received information about armed men near Penwood Lane while carrying out operational duties at approximately 6:05 p.m.
Police report that, when officers responded, they encountered Pellington, who allegedly aimed a gun at them. An officer reportedly discharged his weapon after fearing for his life.
Pellington was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police say a Taurus G3 semi-automatic pistol containing four rounds of ammunition was recovered from him at the scene.
The shooting has been reported to the Inspectorate and Professional Standards Oversight Bureau and the Independent Commission of Investigations.
Police allege that Pellington was a prominent member of the Wailers Gang, with connections to criminal networks in Jamaica and overseas. They also claim he was linked to several murders and shootings across the St Andrew South Police Division.
These include the recent killing of Kirk Jenkins and Andrew Berry, and the wounding of a woman during the same incident along Balcombe Drive on Sunday, October 11.
Police further disclosed that Pellington had been charged in connection with the November 15, 2025 murder of Sequan Grant, otherwise called “Kushie”, along Bishop Avenue, Kingston 11. He was subsequently granted bail.
According to investigators, he had also previously faced charges involving murder, shooting and sexual offences. These allegations and charges do not establish guilt.
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