The incident took place in Dutchess County around 2 a.m., Saturday, May 13, in the city of Poughkeepsie.
Det. Lt. Matt Clark of the Poughkeepsie Police said the Poughkeepsie resident was found shot in the area of Soldiers Fountain at Market and Montgomery streets.
He was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital where he died during surgery, Clark said.
The victim has not been identified by police.
Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call the City of Poughkeepsie Police at 845-451-7577.
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