A motorcyclist was shot dead in Campbellville last night just after 10pm.

Up to press time he was unidentified.

Residents say they heard one gun shot and then raised voices not far from the Post Office. Two more shots were then heard.

Residents tried contacting the police on 911 but did not get through. The police arrived 29 minutes later.

The man was found dead and had been riding a silver-coloured motorbike. He had on a silver helmet.

After the shooting two men were seen running along First Street.

Later, two vehicles passed the spot and stopped for a few moments and drove off.