The Winnipeg Police Service's Homicide Unit is taking over an investigation that began Thursday morning on River Avenue.

At 7:15 a.m., Emergency Services Personnel were called to the 400 block of River Avenue to aid an unresponsive man. When they arrived, they determined the man was dead.

"The initial assessment has determined that the death is suspicious in nature and the Homicide Unit will be taking over the investigation," the Winnipeg Police Service says in a statement.
 
Those with information are being asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).