Police are investigating the death of a Trents, St James man who was shot multiple times late Thursday night in his district.

33-year-old James Alleyne, was discovered on his back in a garage.

The discovery was made by police officers responding to a report of a shooting close to midnight.

Alleyne was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by ambulance but subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

A 38-year-old man is currently assisting police with their investigations.