A 19-year-old is dead after being shot Monday morning in Winnipeg's North End.

The Winnipeg Police Service says they were called to the 600 block of Pritchard Avenue at 9:25 a.m. for reports of a male down in a yard.

The WPS says when they arrived they located a deceased male. He has since been identified as Darlyus McKay, by his mother.

Police have said little else about the circumstances surrounding McKay's death.

The WPS' Homicide Unit is investigating and asking for help. Anyone with information that may assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).