The Arvin Police Department is investigating an early morning homicide.

Around 2 a.m. Sunday morning, Arvin Police officers were dispatched to the Kern County Housing Authority on Meyer Street regarding a welfare check on a male who was laying on the ground.

When officers arrived they discovered a deceased black male adult, possibly 20 years of age, laying on the sidewalk. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

The homicide is under investigation. If anyone has information regarding this case, please contact Arvin PD.