A 16-year-old boy was shot dead by unknown assailant(s) in Harbour View, St Andrew on Sunday.

The deceased has been identified as Justin Foster, a student of Bayshore Park, Harbour View

Reports are that about 7.45 am, residents in the community heard loud explosions and called the police.

A team of officers arrived at the location and during a search, Foster was found at his home suffering from gunshot wounds.

He was taken to a hospital by the officers, but succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.