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Victim in deadly North Spokane shooting was 38-year-old man

The shooting happened around 4 p.m. near the intersection of East Nebraska Avenue and North Morton Street.
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SPOKANE, Wash. — The man who was shot and killed Friday evening in North Spokane has been identified by the Spokane County Medical Examiner.

According to the Spokane County Medical Examiner's website, 38-year-old Lonnie Montoya died from a gunshot wound to the neck/head. 

Spokane police Spokesperson Julie Humphreys said the shooting happened around 4 p.m. near the intersection of East Nebraska Avenue and North Morton Street.  The victim was found in a car in the alley, Humphreys said.

Police have one suspect in custody and are talking to several persons of interest, according to Humphreys. 

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