The murder count climbed by one following the overnight killing of a St Augustine man.

Around 9pm on Thursday, Mukesh oPoran also known as 'Trim' was ambushed by a gunman.

An altercation ensued and he was shot and killed.

The incident took place close to the man's Freeman Road home.

Investigations are ongoing.

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