Winnipeg teenager, 16, dies from gunshot wound

Winnipeg police are investigating a homicide after a 16-year-old boy died from a gunshot wound.

Officers found a teenager with life-threatening injuries when they responded to a gun callonBoyd Avenue near Andrews Street around 6 a.m. Saturday, police said in a news release on Monday.

The teenager was taken to hospital in critical condition andwas later pronounced dead.

Multiple police cars and a forensics vehicle were outside a residence surrounded byyellow tape on the corner of Boyd Avenue and Andrews Street on Saturday.

Family notifications have been made, police said.

A memorial with flowers, candles and photos of the teenager leaned against a tree near the residence on Sunday, with the phrases "Always loved" and "Long live."

Police askanyone with information about the shooting, including video surveillance, to contact the homicide unit at 204-986-6508 or leave an anonymous tipwith Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org.