FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating an early-morning shooting that happened on the southeast side of town Thursday.

Officers were called to the 500 block of East Sherwood Terrace, east of Lafayette Park, around 3 a.m. Police found a man who had been shot lying in an alley between Monroe and Warsaw streets.

He was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition.

Fort Wayne Police spokesman Michael Joyner confirmed to WOWO news the victim died in the hospital around 5 a.m.

Officers haven’t identified the victim yet, and aren’t sure if he’s an adult or juvenile.

Detectives are looking for any witnesses. If you have any information call Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers at 436-STOP or the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1222.