Man murdered in Diego Martin

A Diego Martin man was killed in a track near his home hours ago.

The man was identified by police as Shaquille "Max" Samuel.

According to reports, the man was walking along a track from his home to the Diego Martin Main Road, near Mercer Street, when he was approached by a man who started shooting.

Samuel tried to run away, but was shot several times, and fell to the ground, where he died.

Police say Samuel was a suspect in several gang-related activities.

The murder toll for the year now stands at 309