A report of a dead body led Winnipeg police to a 33-year-old homicide victim Thursday afternoon.

Just before 4 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) officers responded to the 300 block of Burrows Avenue after receiving a report of a dead body at a residence.

A deceased person was found upon arrival by officers and a post-mortem examination has confirmed the manner of death to be a homicide.

The victim has been identified as a 33-year-old male of Winnipeg.

The WPS homicide unit is continuing with the investigation. Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers.