A 32-year-old Diego Martin man was shot dead at his home in the early hours of Saturday after gunmen opened fire on the property before fleeing on foot.

The victim has been identified as Nigel Ferguson, also known as "Ling", of Rathole, Upper Quarry Street, Diego Martin.

At about 1.35 a.m., residents heard explosions coming from Ferguson's home. Moments later, two men dressed in dark clothing and armed with firearms were seen running from the house before escaping down a flight of steps leading to the roadway.