The Winnipeg Police Service says they responded to a call yesterday evening, finding an assaulted man at the scene.

On Monday evening at approximately 6:00 p.m, officers arrived at the 400 block of Maryland Street. Authorities say they were responding to a call regarding an assault.

When arriving, a Winnipeg man was found injured from what police believe was an assault. The 44-year-old man was unresponsive and pronounced deceased at the West End scene.

Currently, the Winnipeg Police Service's Homicide Unit is investigating. Anyone with information is being asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).