Man found shot inside a car on St. Paul's East Side dies, police say

A man found shot inside a car Saturday night on St. Paul's East Side died at the scene, police said.

Several 911 calls came in around 10 p.m. about gunfire in the area, according to a statement from St. Paul police. When officers responded, they found a vehicle with an injured man inside near the intersection of E. Minnehaha Avenue and Cypress Street.

Officers began helping the man and called for St. Paul fire medics, but he died at the scene, police said.

No one had been arrested as of Sunday afternoon. Investigators from the homicide, gang and forensic units are trying to find the shooter and learn what happened, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call 651-266-5650.

Staff reports