MCALLEN – The McAllen Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation after discovering a body early Monday morning.

At around 12:43 a.m., police officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Vine Avenue. Officers found a man’s body with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

The male victim was identified as Nicholas Anthony Bazan, 41. Justice of the Peace Jerry Munoz ordered an autopsy and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about the crime can call McAllen Crime Stoppers at (956) 987-8477.