An attempt on the life of Shavon Nelson is now the subject of a police investigation.

According to police, around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Nelson was conducting sales at his business place Nelson Parlour located at Nelson Avenue, Indian Walk, Princes Town when he heard a vehicle stop, following which he was approached by a man known to him, wearing dark coloured clothing armed with a firearm.

The man pointed the firearm at him and he heard several loud explosions, leading to him feeling burning sensations to his left thigh, right shoulder, right arm and jaw area.