A 36-year-old man was shot and killed and three other people injured when gunmen allegedly opened fire along Corletts Road in Spanish Town, St Catherine, on Wednesday night.

The deceased has been identified as Barton Stewart, a self-employed resident from the community. The other victims, including a woman, are between 21 and 28 years old.

Reports are that about 10:30 p.m., Stewart was talking with another man at his gate when armed men approached and opened fire, hitting both men.