A shooting in San Fernando near the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Fraud Squad Office on Sunday has claimed the life of an 18-year-old father of one.

According to reports, Anthony Jabari Paul was shot in the head and chest several times.

The incident occurred around 5 am as he was returning home from a Carnival fete.

The wounded man was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Paul, father to a one-year-old son, was from San Fernando.

Police have not yet detained any suspects.