A Jamaica Defence Force, JDF, soldier was shot and killed by gunmen along Millsborough Avenue in Barbican, St. Andrew, at about 5 a.m. this morning.

Nationwide News understands that the soldier was on his way home when he saw a group of men attempting to steal a motorcar.

As he drove towards the gunmen, they opened fire at his vehicle.

The now-deceased soldier was hit several times.

Scene of crime investigators from the St. Andrew Central Police Division are processing the scene.