A Venezuelan national was killed and four others injured in a shooting incident during Carnival festivities in St James.

Around 5:15pm yesterday, police officers responded to a report of loud explosions along the Western Main Road.

Upon arrival, they found five persons lying on the roadway, suffering from gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital, where Irvin Joaquin Mayora, was subsequently pronounced dead.

The TTPS says a suspect was held and a Glock pistol recovered.