Well-known dance hall artiste has been shot dead in Arouca.

He is Kyle George, known as Rebel-6.

Reports say Mr. George was gunned down at his Bon Air Gardens home shortly after midnight.

It is said gunmen stormed his house and opened fire.

He was hit several times in the head and upper body.

Mr. George died at the scene.

Police are trying to ascertain a motive for the killing.