Binghamton Police are investigating a homicide that happened downtown early Sunday morning.

They responded to the call around 4:45 a.m. in the area of Main and Walnut Streets.

When they arrived they found a 27-year-old man who had been shot, lying on the sidewalk.

He was taken to the hospital where he later died.

His identity is being withheld until his family is notified.

Police believe the shots came from a dark colored sedan, which fled the scene following the incident.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Binghamton Police at 607-772-7080.