What Colorado Springs police termed a “possible assault” on the city’s north side turned into a homicide investigation Sunday night.

First responders were called around 10 p.m. to the 7400 block of North Academy Boulevard, where they found a male, who was hospitalized. The area is occupied by several businesses.

Medical staff notified police about 11 p.m. that the man died.

The Police Department’s Homicide Unit has started a homicide investigation. No suspect information was available as of Monday morning.

Anyone with information about the case can call police at 719-444-7000, or to submit an anonymous report, Pikes Peak Area Crime Stoppers can be reached at 719-634-7687.