A shooting in St. Paul, reported shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, has left a man dead, marking the city's 18th homicide of the year. Officers responded to a 911 call about shots fired near the 1200 block of University Avenue, where they discovered the man with apparent gunshot wounds behind an apartment building. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene, but police have not yet released his identity or made any arrests. Investigators are actively seeking witnesses and have urged anyone with information to come forward while they process the crime scene. The incident has raised community concerns, especially as it occurred near Gordon Parks High School, although police indicated no connection to the school. The Ramsey County Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the cause and manner of death.