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Man shot to death in north Minneapolis is ID'd as 19-year-old

By Liz Sawyer

December 10, 2015 at 1:17AM

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A man found shot to death early Tuesday on a neighborhood street corner in north Minneapolis has been identified as a 19-year-old with no permanent address.

Paul D. Falling Jr. died from a gunshot wound to the head and neck, the Hennepin County medical examiner said Wednesday. His death was ruled a homicide.

Officers were called to the area regarding someone needing medical help and found the body at the intersection of 34th and Fremont avenues N., police said.

No arrests have been made.

"Investigators and officers have canvassed the neighborhood and spoken with a number of people," said police spokesman John Elder. "Residents are encouraged to speak with officers."

Anyone with information is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or send an anonymous text to CRIMES (274637) and begin the message with TIP674.

LIZ SAWYER

The scene of an early morning homicide at 34th and Fremont Ave. N. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, in Minneapolis. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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Liz Sawyer covers Minneapolis crime and policing at the Star Tribune. Since joining the newspaper in 2014, she has reported extensively on Minnesota law enforcement, state prisons and the youth justice system.