St. Paul police investigate fatal shooting

St. Paul police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man.

Police say they do not believe the death of Marcelis Lamar Stafford, of St. Paul, on Saturday night was a random act.

Acquaintances took him to a local hospital, where he died a short time later.

Police are seeking suspect information and details of what lead to the shooting.

The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports the shooting occurred in a parking lot near some apartments.

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Information from: St. Paul Pioneer Press

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