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Man shot in face outside a Jacksonville Walmart dies

By Kristen Dressel

A man in his 20s has life-threatening injuries after he was shot Tuesday night during what police said appears to be a drug deal.

By Kristen Dressel

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The man who was shot in the face at a Walmart parking lot in Regency has died.

The victim, 19-year-old Peter Perez-Corona, was shot Tuesday in the parking lot of the Walmart in the 9800 block of Hutchinson Park Drive, near Interstate 295 and Monument Road.

Perez-Corona was taken to a hospital, where he later died. His birthday would've been Saturday.

There is no suspect information.

Police are continuing to investigate.

Anyone who has any information about the shooting is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. To remain anonymous and receive a possible reward up to $3,000 contact Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.

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