Utica Police are investigating a homicide that took place shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday.

Authorities say they were called to the 1600 block of Genesee Street for a motor vehicle accident. At the same time, reports of shots fired on the 100 block of Grant Street came in.

When they arrived on Genesee Street, police say the person involved in the crash was also suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital where he later died.

He was identified Monday evening as Eugene Aviles, 19.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Utica Police at 315-223-3556.