Police are currently investigating the city’s 13th homicide of the year.

A 39-year-old man was found outside his home by his wife and neighbour on the Hamilton Mountain around 6:30 a.m Friday.

Officers were called to the area of Richwill Rd. and West 4th St. and found a male lying on the road outside his residence. He was transported to hospital where he died.

Man was laying wounded by his car that was parked outside his home. Detectives say he was on his way to work. Police say it appears he was shot, wouldn’t say where or how many times. Victim was taken to hospital but later died around 7am. — Phil Perkins (@PhilPerkinsCHCH) December 6, 2019

Police believe it was a targeted shooting but don’t know the motive. The victim was not known to police. Authorities have no suspect/vehicle descriptions and are asking neighbours for video. Two children are now without their father. #HamOnt — Phil Perkins (@PhilPerkinsCHCH) December 6, 2019

Police believe this is a targeted shooting.

Richwill Rd. has been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Police are asking residents to avoid the area.

Police are asking the public for any video captured in the area between 5:00 a.m to 7:00 a.m. If you have any information that could help police with the investigation call 905-546-4067.