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Officials: St. Paul homicide victim identified

The incident occurred on Thursday shortly after 2 p.m., at the intersection of 3rd Street East and Earl Street, according to the SPPD.
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ST PAUL, Minn — The Ramsey County Medical Examiner has identified the victim of a July 27 homicide as a 30-year-old man from St. Paul. 

The man was identified as Jermaine Ray John Baker, according to a tweet from the St. Paul Police Department on Friday. On Thursday, the department said it was investigating a shooting that happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection of 3rd Street East and Earl Street. 

Upon arrival officers found the victim, later identified as Baker, "lying in the street," said Molly McMillen, a spokesperson for SPPD. 

Baker was suffering apparent gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

McMillen said one suspect is in custody, but SPPD's investigation remains ongoing. 

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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