UPDATE: Police identify man fatally shot in Providence

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Police has identified the victim in Tuesday night’s fatal shooting. 

Police say 22-year-old Jamal Contreras was shot in the area of Michigan Avenue at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Contreras was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital, but was pronounced dead by medical personnel a short time later. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

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