Man shot, killed in North End homicide

Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed in Winnipeg's North End.

Police responded to the area of Aberdeen Avenue near Powers Street at about 10:10a.m. CT Wednesday after getting reports of an injured man.

Officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead. An autopsy has been ordered on the victim.

Several police officers and vehicles remained at thescene for hours investigating.

Police are asking any witnesses who might have heard or seen anything related to the incident to contact investigators at204-986-6508or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.