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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Police said Thursday night homicide detectives were investigating after a man was shot and killed in North City.

SLMPD said officers were in the area of Union Boulevard and Terry Avenue when they saw a gunfight around 9:30 p.m. Four suspects were detained, and a 44-year-old man was found shot on the ground.

According to police, the preliminary investigation shows the 44-year-old man, along with a 42-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were attempting to break into a home when they were confronted by a 35-year-old man.

The man called the police and attempted to hold the suspects until officers arrived, but the 44-year-old man ran off and fired shots towards the 35-year-old man. The 35-year-old man fired shots back at the 44-year-old man, striking him.

The 44-year-old man died at the scene. His name has not been released.

The 42-year-old man and 35-year-old woman were taken into custody. The 35-year-old man was released pending further investigation.

SLMPD said no officers fired their weapons while intervening.

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