Wayne Joaquin fatally shot Sunday afternoon

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A 24-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday afternoon.

Wayne Joaquin was found in the 5200 block of Dix St., NE around 2:30 p.m.

When emergency workers arrived, they transported Wayne to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Police have not yet released any suspect information.