Lawrence police investigate homicide

Lawrence police officers are investigating a Thursday morning shooting that killed a 19-year-old man. Deputy Chief Gary Woodruff said the victim was alive when officers found him in the 8700 block of East 46th Street about 1:40 a.m. The victim, who was not identified, told investigators he was walking down the street when the occupant of what appeared to be a silver Neon passing by fired one shot at him. Police are still looking for the car, which took off eastbound on 46th. The victim was taken to IU Health Methodist Hospital in critical condition and later died.

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