Officers responded at 7:55 a.m. to a 911 call reporting a shooting in the 700 block of Topeka Street.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity was withheld pending notification of the next of kin.
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No other information was immediately available.
Anyone with information on this case who would like to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (910) 483-8477. Crimestoppers information can also be submitted electronically.
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