NEW CASTLE, Pa. - New Castle Police are investigating a homicide in the city.

The incident happened around 7:45 p.m. in the area of Pin Oak Drive in the Oak Leaf Garden Housing Complex.

Police were dispatched after reports of shooting in the area.

Officers arrived on the scene to find a vehicle being driven by friends and family with the victim inside.

Police escorted the car to UPMC Jameson and learned that the victim, 26-year-old Eiram Alfonso Santiago-Hernandez, was pronounced dead at the hospital.

New Castle Police believe Santiago-Hernandez was shot in the area of the 1100 block of Pin Oak Drive.

Police continue to investigate the incident.