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25-year-old man found fatally shot in the Bronx

Monday, August 12, 2013

Authorities in the Bronx are investigating the fatal shooting of a man overnight Monday.

Police responded to a 911 call of a male shot at the corner of East 241 Street and White Plains Road in the Wakefield section just after midnight.

Upon arrival, officers observed a 25-year-old man, identified as Carlos Garcia, with a gunshot wound to the torso.

EMS also responded to the location and transported the victim to Montefiore Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

There are no arrests, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).

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