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Man shot dead on Indianapolis' northeast side, police say

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INDIANAPOLIS — A man was killed in a shooting early Friday on Indianapolis' northeast side.

Metro police began their investigation after responding about 1:40 a.m. to the 2300 block of Stuart Street for a report of shots fired.

Officers later found the man in a nearby home with a gunshot wound. He was then transported to a local hospital in critical condition.

At 6:09 a.m., police said the man had been pronounced dead.

He was later identified as Ervin Crabtree Sr., 41.

Police have not yet disclosed additional information.