A 23-year-old chef was shot dead inside his Portmore home in the early hours of Tuesday morning after residents were jolted awake by what sounded like a barrage of gunfire.

The deceased has been identified as Kenny Kenrick Schooler of Manley Lane, Naggo Head, Bridgeport, Portmore, St Catherine.

According to police reports, at about 3:30 a.m. on July 1, explosions sounding like gunshots were heard at Schooler's premises.