Man found dead following shooting at Chapman Street

Police are investigating the shooting death of a man at Chapman Cross Street, St Michael, in the early hours of Sunday.

Operations Control received a report at approximately 1:36 a.m. on today of the body of a male lying in the area.

Initial investigations indicate that the man had been at a bar nearby where he was involved in a verbal altercation with another individual. He subsequently left the establishment, after which gunshots were heard.

Police responded to the scene and sought medical assistance.