Ithaca Police are investigating after a man was found dead late Wednesday night.

According to Ithaca Police, officers responded to West Green Street around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday for a report of shots fired.

A victim was found in the 500 block of West State Street and was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound. He was identified as John Ray Lawton, 45, of Ithaca.

An investigation is underway.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ithaca Police Department Investigations Division at: (607) 272-9973 option 4, or utilize the anonymous tip line located on the City of Ithaca Police webpage at cityofithaca.org.