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Teen, 19, shot and killed in Lancaster, police say

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A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Tuesday night in the Caroline Court area in Lancaster, police said.

Mar’Quise Deshun Evans of Lancaster died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office.

Lancaster police officers responded to the 400 block of Caroline Court at about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday to a shooting, reported Police Chief Thomas Grant.

They found a black SUV with numerous bullet holes, Grant reported.

The victim walked around from behind the 400 block apartments and collapsed on the ground, police said. He had “obvious trauma,” consistent with that of a shooting victim, police said.

The victim did not respond, and first responders found he was deceased, police said.

Further details about the incident were not available Wednesday morning.

Check back for updates.

Jennifer Becknell: 803-329-4077

This story was originally published April 12, 2017 at 8:50 AM with the headline "Teen, 19, shot and killed in Lancaster, police say."

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