Dancehall entertainer Copper Cat was shot dead by gunmen on Cassandra Crescent off Waterloo Road in St. Andrew Thursday night.
It is reported that the 22 year old entertainer, whose given name is Demar Graham, was about to open his gate on Cassandra Crescent shortly before 10 o'clock when he was pounced on by armed men who shot him several times.
Copper Cat tried to run from his attackers but later collapsed and died.
The gunmen reportedly stole his Blackberry phone before escaping.
Copper Cat was the adopted son of singer Richie Stephens.
Several popular entertainers who turned up at the scene expressed shock at the death of the young artiste who they said had a very promising career.