St. Paul police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened in the Payne-Phalen area Thursday night.

Police responded to a report of shots fired in the 900 block of Edgerton Street just before 9:15 p.m. and found a man with an apparent gunshot injury to the upper torso, according to a statement from police.

Officers provided first aid to the man and called for St. Paul Fire Department Medics, who took over with medical attention. They brought him to Regions Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police had not announced an arrest as of early Friday morning. Investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the shooting and the department’s Forensic Services Unit processed the scene for evidence, the police statement said.

Police said they will release

See Full Page