The man shot and killed in Barataria has been identified as Nigel Sanderson.

His body was found slumped over the steering wheel of a car yesterday morning.

Police say shortly 9am they were told of a shooting incident at the corner of 7^th Street and 4^th Avenue, Barataria.

It is said when they arrived at the scene they found Mr. Sanderson in a grey Nissan car.

Police say he had bullet wounds to the head.

Investigations are continuing.