RCMP in northern Alberta are investigating after shots rang out in Conklin early Tuesday morning, and a man was later found dead.

Police said Wood Buffalo RCMP were called to a home in Conklin at about 2 a.m. Tuesday – after shots were reportedly fired.

When officers arrived, they found an adult male deceased.

Investigators said an autopsy is pending.

Conklin is located about 350 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.