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.