Two men were shot and killed in Westmoreland, early this morning (January 1).

Dead are 22-year-old Tajay Stewart and 29-year-old Damar Martin both of Cornwall Mountain, in the parish.

Reports are that about 2:00 a.m., the men were leaving a premises when explosions were heard.

The police were summoned and on their arrival both men were seen with multiple gunshot wounds.

They were taken to hospital where they were pronounced dead.