Police, paramedics & firefighters responded to the scene of a shooting in the 800 block of East State St.
Just after 10 PM for a report of shots fired when they arrived they found the victim who was shot numerous times including in the back.

Witnesses say it appears that two men were in a shootout
Police found a gun near the victim

Police are searching through nearby vacant lots and alleys looking for evidence.

The victim was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he died of his injuries a short time later.

The shooting is being investigated by The Mercer county homicide task force