Cocorite resident shot dead in his community

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Cocorite resident shot dead in his community

Thirty-two-year-old Daniel Morris of Cocorite was shot dead in his community on Monday night.

Morris of Cocorite Terrace, Cocorite, was found lying in the roadway around 8:30pm, shortly after residents of Powder Magazine Extension heard a series of gunshots.

Upon investigating they found Morris lying on the roadway with gunshot wounds to his head and chest.

The police and emergency health services were notified and a team of officers led by Insp Perry and Sgt Panchu responded.

However, Morris succumbed to his wounds.

Investigations are underway.

Crime scene investigators recovered five spent shells at the scene.