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LR gunfire leaves 1 in critical condition

A man was in critical condition late Thursday after being shot at a discount tobacco shop, according to Little Rock police.

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Edgar McLendon, 27, was shot multiple times Thursday morning in the parking lot of Stop N Smoke, a tobacco shop located near the intersection of 51st Street and Mabelvale Pike, said police spokesman Sgt. Cassandra Davis.

McLendon sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to UAMS Medical Center.

Witnesses told police they heard arguing, followed by gunfire, Davis said.

Davis said police have a street name for the suspected gunman and a description of the shooter's vehicle, but did not release that information Thursday.

The suspect is believed to have fled the scene, heading toward Gum Springs Road, Davis said.

An investigation is ongoing.

Metro on 06/27/2014

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