Police investigating homicide on St. Paul’s West Side

Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Thursday on St. Paul’s West Side.

According to Alyssa Arcand, a spokeswoman for the department, officers responded to a report of a shooting around 3:30 p.m. near Union Smoke Shop on the 500 block of Stryker Avenue South.

The victim, who had been shot in the torso, was taken to Regions Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Arcand said.

Arcand did not say whether the shooting happened inside or outside the business.

Police say they have not made any arrests in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Paul Police Department at 651-266-5650.

This is the third homicide in St. Paul this year, according to Arcand.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.