Police are on scene in the 800 block of St. Matthews and asking Winnipeggers to avoid the area until further notice.

 At approximately 11:30 a.m. on October 31, Winnipeg Police Service advised the public of their presence on St. Matthews Avenue in Winnipeg's west end.

For the investigation, police are asking people to avoid the area at this time.

In a release, Winnipeg police say they were called to the 800 block of St. Matthews Avenue for a report of suspicious circumstances.

"Upon arrival, officers located an injured male outside of a residence. The male was transported to the hospital in critical condition where he was pronounced deceased," says WPS.

This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).