Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 30-year-old Kedar Westord.

Reports state that around 12.45 am on Wednesday Westord was standing along the Upper Laventille Road, Laventille, when he was approached by a white Almera motor car.

The occupants of the car opened fire hitting Westord multiple times about the chest.

He was rushed to the Port-of-Spain General Hospital but died on arrival.