Crime & Safety

Man Fatally Shot Girlfriend: Delco Authorities

Ahmir Jackson, 24, of Darby, is accused of fatally shooting his partner, 24-year-old Myanna Quin, on Aug. 18.

Max Bennett's profile picture
Max Bennett, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
|
Ahmir Jackson, 24, of Darby, is charged with first- and third-degree murder, homicide, possession of a weapon, and possession of an instrument of crime in connection with the shooting death of his domestic partner on Aug. 18.
Ahmir Jackson, 24, of Darby, is charged with first- and third-degree murder, homicide, possession of a weapon, and possession of an instrument of crime in connection with the shooting death of his domestic partner on Aug. 18. (Darby Borough Police)

DARBY, PA — A Delaware County man is in custody on murder and related charges after authorities said he fatally shot his domestic partner.

Ahmir Jackson, 24, of Darby, is charged with first- and third-degree murder, homicide, possession of a weapon, and possession of an instrument of crime.

The charges stem from an Aug. 18 incident in Darby Borough.

Find out what's happening in Haverford-Havertownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

According to the Delaware County Daily Times, Myanna Quin, 24, was fatally shot at about 2:10 a.m. on the unit block of South Seventh Street on that date.

Quin was Jackson's domestic partner, and the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the two, the outlet reports.

Find out what's happening in Haverford-Havertownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Jackson was taken into custody Saturday and held without bail.

He is scheduled for a Sept. 3 preliminary hearing, according to court documents.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Haverford-Havertown