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Man Shot And Killed In Camden

CAMDEN, Nj. (CBS) – A Camden, New Jersey man was shot and killed early Sunday morning, authorities say.

According to police, 28-year-old Wilfredo Diaz was shot around 7 a.m. near the intersection of South 6th and Line Streets in Camden.

Responding officers reportedly found the victim in a vehicle not far from the scene of the shooting, near South 7th and Washington streets.

Police say it appears the injured Diaz got into his vehicle after being shot and attempted to flee from the scene, but crashed.

Authorities say Diaz was taken to Cooper Hospital for treatment, but was pronounced dead late Sunday afternoon.

Anyone with information on the homicide is asked to contact Camden County Prosecutor's Office Investigator Lance Saunders at (856) 225-8500 or Camden Police Detective Terrell Watkins at (856) 757-7420.

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