Police are investigating a deadly assault in Long Island City.

Police say they found 32-year-old Jose Malaga bleeding from his head at Vernon Boulevard and 50th Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Friday. He was pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital.

Sources say it appeared the man was drinking with friends in front of a bodega.

According to sources, a fight broke out with people in a car they thought was a livery service.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information on the case should contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS, or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.