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Springfield man dies in shooting; suspect arrested

(SPRINGFIELD, Mo., AP) — Springfield police say a 28-year-old man was shot to death and a suspect has been arrested.

The victim of the Saturday evening shooting was identified as 28-year-old Jacob Merriman. He was found shot in the front yard of a home in west Springfield.

Police say a 24-year-old suspect was taken into custody at the scene. No charges have been filed.

Police told The Springfield News-Leader (http://sgfnow.co/1RDclWN ) on Saturday the shooting came after an argument between neighbors.

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Information from: Springfield News-Leader, http://www.news-leader.com

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