Saint Paul homicide investigation underway after shooting on 7th Street East

A man is dead after being shot in downtown St. Paul near 7th Street East on Thursday night, according to police. Officers responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported the shooting and medics began first aid on the victim. He was then taken to a nearby hospital where he died a short time later. Investigators did not identify any suspects and they are working to find out what led up to the shooting. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office has not identified the victim yet and they are currently trying to determine the exact cause of death. St. Paul police say that this is the fourth homicide in the city this year. The post Saint Paul homicide investigation underway after shooting on 7th Street East first appeared on KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News.