Police investigate homicide on Colerain Ave

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The body of Shawn Marice Humphrey, 21, was found by police Friday behind a building in the 4400 block of Colerain Avenue. Humphrey died of an apparent gunshot wound to the head.
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Posted: 09/28/2012

CINCINNATI - The Cincinnati Police Homicide Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred Friday on Colerain Avenue.

The Cincinnati Emergency Communications Center received notification at approximately 8:42 a.m. that a person had been shot. Cincinnati police and fire department workers arrived at the scene to find the body Shawn Marice Humphrey, 21, behind a building located at 4467 Colerain Avenue. Humphrey was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say Humphrey died of a gunshot wound to the head. Detectives say they have ruled out the possibility that this was a suicide.

No other information regarding the victim or the crime has been made available at this time.

The Cincinnati Police Department Homicide Unite is continuing to investigate this crime. Anyone with information pertaining to this offense is asked call the Criminal Investigations Section at (513) 352-3542 or Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040. You can also text "CINTIP" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

Callers may remain anonymous and receive compensation for their information.

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