Police are investigating the killing of 50-year-old Joel Plaza, who was gunned down outside his home in Maturita Trace Extension, Bypass Road, Arima, on Friday afternoon.

Officers said they responded to reports of explosions around 4 p.m. and arrived at the scene shortly after, where they found Plaza lying motionless on the side of the roadway.

Plaza, of Maturita Trace, was discovered with gunshot wounds about his body. He was clad in a blue jersey, grey three-quarter pants, black boxers and red and black slippers.