A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in Mount Hope, according to police.

The NYPD says the victim was shot several times in the torso outside of 273 East 16th St. at approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Authorities brought him to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police say they are searching for three male suspects in connection to this shooting.

No arrests have been made at this time, and it's not clear what caused the shooting to take place yet.