An adult male was shot in the back and killed Monday afternoon in Syracuse, according to city police.

Officers responded to a call of an unresponsive individual on the 200 block of Grandview Avenue at around 2 p.m. Monday.

Upon arrival, police found a male with a gunshot wound, Sgt. Matthew Malinowski said.

The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital, where he was later pronounced​ dead, according to police.

A police investigation remains active.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Syracuse Police Department at (315) 442-5222. ​