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Man shot in the chest during struggle

Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2000 | 9:28 a.m.

A 28-year-old man is dead following a dispute over money, Metro Police said.

The man was shot in the chest with a shotgun during a struggle over the gun around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment on the city's east side, said Lt. Wayne Petersen.

The man was taken to University Medical Center where he died about 45 minutes after his arrival.

No arrests have been made.

The district attorney's office will review the case for possible criminal charges, Petersen said.

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