The Tuscaloosa Police Department has started a homicide investigation after a man was shot and found dead at the River Road Apartments on Saturday night.

Police said they were called to a shooting near the 400 Block of 8th Avenue NE at approximately 11 p.m. Saturday. The department's Violent Crimes Unit was called out to take on the investigation.

The investigation is still ongoing. Police have not said whether or not anyone is in custody or if they have any suspects at this time.

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Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information is encouraged to contact the VCU at 205-464-8690.