A 28-year-old man was shot and killed at Ruby Tenantry, St Philip, just after 8:30 p.m. today.
Police said the man lived at Sunny Side Court, Deacons Farm, St Michael, but was staying at the home of a friend in the area.
He was sitting in a chair just outside the house when “loud and sudden explosions were heard”. His body was discovered by a resident of the house where he was staying.
Ambulance personnel were called and they confirmed he was dead at the scene.
His name has not been released.
Police investigations are continuing. (PR/SAT)