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Deadly shots fired in attempted robbery

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(WMC-TV) – Memphis police are investigating a deadly shooting in the 100 block of West Mallory. That's where a man was shot during an attempted robbery - and the killers are now on the run.

Memphis police say the shooting happened shortly after 2 a.m. According to MPD, three people in a car pulled into the driveway at a house on West Mallory. A woman got out of the vehicle and walked to the home.

That's when two men in hoodies approached the other two people in the car and tried to rob them. A man in the house heard the commotion and came outside.  He was shot, and taken to the MED - where he later died.

The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Walter Marlow. His mother was one of the people in the car.

This story is still developing. Continue to check back with wmctv.com for updates throughout the day.

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