McAllen police are investigating the death of a man who was found shot Thursday night, according to a news release from the McAllen Police Department. 

At about 10 p.m. Thursday, police responded to the 2900 block of West Pecan Ave. regarding reports of a man shot. 

Police found 53-year-old Rosendo Benitez had suffered a gunshot wound. Benitez was taken to a local hospital where he died. 

A suspect has not been identified at this time, police said. 

A homicide investigation is underway. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call McAllen Crime Stoppers at 956-687-8477.