Police have identified the man found dead in Ajax early Saturday morning.

Durham police say they responded to a call at 109 Devineridge Ave. at around 2:46 a.m.

Upon arrival, they found Jermaine Auld with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Auld, 33, was pronounced dead on scene by Durham paramedics.

The homicide unit has taken over the investigation.

A statement released by police Saturday afternoon says that investigators are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination, which is expected to take place Sunday.

Police say they don't believe the incident was random. They are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5247 or 5405.

With files from Fakiha Baig and the Canadian Press