Man killed in Lawrence’s first homicide of 2017

LAWRENCE, Ind. (WISH) — A man has died following the first deadly shooting this year in Lawrence.

Lawrence Deputy Police Chief Gary Woodruff confirms the first homicide of 2017 occurred Sunday evening in Lawrence in the 8700 block of Rue Riviera, near 42nd Street and Post Road.

Woodruff says a man approached 33-year-old Mark Bailey and shot at him multiple times, striking him more than once.

Bailey was taken to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

No description has been released of the suspect or the vehicle of the suspect.

This case remains under investigation.

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