The Winnipeg Police Service is investigating after an earlier assault left one dead.

On October 13, emergency crews arrived at a residential suite at a building in the 800 block of Main Street at approximately 9:25 a.m. They were responding to a call about a deceased person.

Police say they believe the man, a 24-year-old Winnipeg man, was assaulted the night before in the William Whyte area and dies from those injuries.

The Homicide Unit is now investigating. They are asking anyone with information to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).