Greensboro police shoot man sought by NY officers

GREENSBORO, N.C. — A man sought by New York authorities in connection with a slaying has died after he was shot by Greensboro police.

The News & Record of Greensboro reported that New York City police detectives notified Greensboro police at 5 p.m. Sunday that the man was believed to be at an address in Greensboro. They also said they believed the man had stolen a vehicle.

Greensboro police said when they approached the man at the vehicle, he opened fire. Three officers returned fire, hitting the man. He was pronounced dead while being taken to a hospital.

Police did not immediately identify him because his family hasn’t been notified of his death.

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