Winnipeg police are investigating a homicide that happened early Thursday in the West End.

They were called to the 400 block of Furby Street around 3 a.m. for a serious assault. An injured adult was found with upper body injuries and rushed to hospital in critical condition but later died.

Police remain at the scene but "the investigation is in its early stages" and no further information is available, stated a news release from the police service.

Interviews are ongoing and an autopsy is pending, police said.

Anyone with further details is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).