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Niagara Falls Police: Man shot in the chest, killed Wednesday night

Officers were called to the area of Portage Road and Cedar Avenue just before 11:43 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a man down.

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — The Niagara Falls Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened late Wednesday night.

Officers were called to the area of Portage Road and Cedar Avenue just before 11:43 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a man down. Upon arrival, Niagara Falls Police officers discovered that a man had been shot in the chest. 

The victim was taken to Niagara Falls Medical Center by ambulance, where he was later pronounced dead.

According to a spokesperson for the city, the victim's name is not being released until his family has been contacted. 

No further information has been provided at this time.

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