By Associated Press - Friday, October 19, 2018

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - A man has died after he was shot in a business district in Alabama’s largest city.

Birmingham Police Sgt. Johnny Williams told news outlets they were called to a report of shots fired shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Officers found 29-year-old Christopher Rice of Birmingham suffering from a gunshot wound. Rice was taken to UAB Hospital where he died late Thursday afternoon.

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Investigators found at least two shell casings on the street.

Williams said the shooting in broad daylight shocked the community.

Investigators have not determined a motive. No arrests have been reported.

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