38-year-old man shot, killed in Palatka, police say No description found
PALATKA, Fla. – Palatka police said a 38-year-old man was shot and killed Monday night near 9th and Main streets.
Police said they were called to the area about 9:21 p.m. Monday after reports that a person had been shot.
They found the man dead of a single gunshot wound. His name was not released.
Police said they have no information on a suspect and the investigation is ongoing.
The death is being considered a homicide.
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