A MAN who was electronically monitored on bail for murder and drug crimes was shot dead yesterday on Market Street.

Press liaison Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings told reporters that around 1.45pm, officers were notified of a shooting by Shotspotter technology.

She said information indicated the victim was walking west across Market Street when a small, black coloured Japanese vehicle pulled alongside him.

Two men with handguns and wearing hooded jackets reportedly got out of the vehicle and fired multiple shots at the victim.

 The deceased died of  his injuries at the scene.

 Chief Superintendent Skippings said police are following leads.