Police say a 36-year-old man was shot once in the chest at East Third Street and Avenue C in the East Village around 8:40 p.m.
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They say the incident happened on the street.
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Officials say the victim was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead.
The suspect fled the scene.
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So far, no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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