Police in Ames are investigating a homicide that occurred during the overnight hours on the city’s northeast side.

At around 4:40 a.m., the Ames Police Department received calls from multiple individuals who reported hearing gunshots in the vicinity of Wheeler Street.  A short time later, officers located a male subject with multiple gunshot wounds outside 3021 Regency Court.  The man was pronounced dead by responding officers.

Officers are currently conducting an investigation at the scene.

Police say there does not appear to be an ongoing threat to the public.  The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of relatives.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Ames Police Department at (515) 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line at (515) 239-1400.