An Illinois man was shot and killed Friday night in Cape Girardeau.
According to a release from Cpl. Ryan Droege of Cape Girardeau Police Department, Jaquavion Mackins, 18, of Cairo was shot while inside a vehicle in the 2800 block of Whitener Street. The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m.
Droege said a suspect was detained at the scene and released "pending further progress in the investigation."
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