Man shot in Covington on Sunday dies

COVINGTON, Ky. - A man who was shot Sunday in Covington died early Monday morning as a result of the wounds he sustained.

Police found the shooting victim around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night in the 200 block of East 10th Street.

Covington police say they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdominal area. the victim was transported to University Hospital, and Covington police confirmed Monday afternoon that the victim died as a result of his wounds early Monday morning.

The victim's name has not yet been released.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting are encouraged to call Covington police at (859) 356-3191 or Crime Stoppers at (513)-352-3040.

The shooting remains under investigation and police have not released any further information.

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