Investigation underway after 29-year-old shot in head, killed in Manhattan

KIPS BAY, Manhattan (WABC) -- Police are investigating after a 29-year-old man was shot and killed in Kips Bay.

The incident was reported just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday near 330 East 26th Street.

Officials say Akeem White was discovered with a gunshot wound to the head.

He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

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