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Authorities identify 18-year-old Arlington man gunned down in front yard

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — This story has been updated to include the victim's identity.

A man was shot and killed Saturday night in Arlington, police officials said. 

The fatal shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. on the 2400 block of Summer Place Drive.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man had been shot multiple times in his torso.

He was later identified as Hector Jesus Salazar, 18.  He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities.

Investigators say while they were responding to the fatal shooting, another person arrived at Mansfield Methodist Hospital with a gunshot wound.

Authorities say this person’s injuries were not life-threatening. Detectives are trying to figure out if the two incidents are related. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Julia Hall at 817-459-5325. Callers can also remain anonymous by contacting Tarrant County Crime Stoppers at 817-469-8477. 

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