Duluth records 1st homicide of year; suspect arrested

A 22-year-old man who was shot in Duluth has died, police said Sunday.

The shooting occurred in the city's downtown area just after 7 p.m. Saturday. It's the city's first homicide of the year.

Police said a 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, WDIO-TV reported. The name of the victim has not been released.

Police initially said they were looking for a second suspect, but now believe the shooter acted alone.

The incident remains under investigation.

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