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Driver crashes near University of Cincinnati, dies; he had suffered gunshot wound

Posted at 6:58 AM, Sep 03, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-04 05:37:08-04

Editor's note: This story's headline has been corrected to reflect that a cause of death has not yet been released.

CINCINNATI -- A driver who crashed Friday night near the University of Cincinnati had been shot, police said.

Edmond McNeal, 57, crashed at about 7:50 p.m. near Clifton Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive. First responders found he'd been shot once they removed him from the vehicle.

Edmond McNeal

He was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The Cincinnati Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Criminal Investigation Section at 352-3542, or Crimestoppers at 352-3040 or text "CINTIP" plus the message to CRIMES (274637).  Callers may remain anonymous and may receive compensation for their information.