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A man was fatally shot in Melrose Monday night, police said. 

At 10:31 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting near East 157th Street and Melrose Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers located an unconscious 38-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the torso. 

EMS personnel transported him to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

No arrests have been made and no suspect description was provided in a preliminary statement from NYPD officials. 

An investigation is ongoing. 

Man Fatally Shot

Incident reported at E 157th St & Melrose Ave.

Police are responding to a report of a person shot.

Officers have called for backup to assist in a search for the shooting suspect.

Police have reported One person is in critical condition after getting shot.

The suspects vehicle was described as a dark blue navy colored Nissan Altima that was last seen driving down E 157th Street.

Police have reported that the shooting took place inside of a deli.

Video by Citizen users shows officers active at the scene.

Officers have reported that the person shot was a man and was transported by EMS to an area hospital. Shortly after arriving to the hospital the man was declared deceased.