Police say they responded to the reports of a gunshot in the 1500 block of Lathrop Street.
When officers arrived they found a young man who had been shot.
He was pronounced dead at the scene and police are still working to verify his identity.
Law enforcement also said this is an isolated incident, but have not given any suspect information.
Anyone who knows anything about the shooting is asked to give police a call.
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