An early morning murder in Arouca. Dead is Nizam Mohammed.

The incident is said to have occurred shortly after 6 O’ clock this morning at Lillian Heights.

Reports say Mr Mohammed was asleep, when he heard noises coming from within the house.

Newscenter 5 understands, Mohammed went to investigate, when he was confronted by an armed assailant, who opened fire on him.

Mr Mohammed died instantly.

He was the son of former police commissioner, Kenny Mohammed.

Police are trying to ascertain a motive for the killing.