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Police: Man shot in St. Paul dies, homicide investigation underway

The shooting happened two weeks ago, but authorities say the victim died from the gunshot wound on Nov. 15.
Credit: KARE 11

ST PAUL, Minn. — Police in St. Paul are investigating the homicide of a 24-year-old, who has died a week and a half after being shot just a block away from the Minnesota State Capitol grounds. 

The shooting happened around 5 p.m. on Nov. 5, officials said, in the area of Rice Street and University Avenue West.

According to the St. Paul Police Department, the victim, identified as Dejuan Hemphill, was found with a gunshot wound to his head. He was taken to Regions Hospital where officials say he died on November 15. 

Authorities said there were witnesses, but no arrests have been made yet. Anyone with information on the case is encouraged to call investigators at (651) 266-5650.

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