Residents told investigators that they heard several gunshots in the area. When they checked on what they heard, they found the man laying on the sidewalk.

The shooting death of a 26-year-old man is under investigation.

According to a report from Cleveland Police, officers responded to Barkwill and Dolloff Roads at 2:36a.m. Sunday for a report of a male shot.

Officers found the victim, a black male, with three gunshot wounds to the back.

Emergency medical crews were called to the scene, but the victim was unresponsive to their efforts. He died at the scene.

Residents told investigators that they heard several gunshots in the area. When they checked on what they heard, they found the man laying on the sidewalk.

There are no suspects and the incident is under investigation.

The Cleveland Division of Police is asking that anyone with information about this incident to contact the Division of Police Homicide Unit at 216.623.5464. Anonymous information can be given to Crime Stoppers by calling 216.252.7463 or Text messaging to Text TIP657 plus your message to Crimes (274637).