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Petersburg Police identify man fatally shot after argument

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PETERSBURG, Va. — Petersburg Police have identified the man fatally shot outside a gas station Monday evening as Tyron R. Clanton.

The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. on East Washington Street. When police arrived on scene, they found Clanton critically injured. He later died at the hospital.

Crime Insider Sources say the man was shot during a fight and the suspect remains at large.

Anyone with information about the situation can contact the Petersburg/Dinwidde Crime Solvers at (804) 861-1212.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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