The man fatally shot this afternoon near the intersection of Lewis and Winfrey Streets in an exchange of gunfire with another person has yet to be identified.
After reviewing area surveillance cameras, Homicide Unit detectives believe the victim was walking along Lewis Street with a pistol in his hand when he had a verbal exchange with another person. Gunfire erupted between the victim and another as yet unknown individual. The victim was hit and fled along Lewis Street before collapsing. He tossed his gun over a fence onto Metro Water Department property. It was recovered.
The investigation is continuing.