The St Catherine North police are investigating the murder of a 33-year-old labourer who is said to be an area don and a member of the One Order gang.

Alkirk Thompson, of St Johns Road, Spanish Town, St Catherine, was shot and killed in the community last evening after he went to meet with someone.

The Spanish Town police reported that about 6:20 p.m., Thompson, who is also called 'Birdie', was at home when he went to talk to someone. Explosions were heard and after a check was carried out, he was found suffering from gunshot wounds.

The police searched the scene for forensic evidence.

Since the start of the year 13 persons have been killed in the St Catherine North police division.