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Kokomo man dead in overnight shooting

When officers arrived to the 800 block of South Elm Street, they found Sharman M. Pearson II, 42, of Kokomo, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
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KOKOMO, Ind. — UPDATE: Police have arrested an 18-year-old on a murder charge in this incident.

Kokomo police are investigating after a man was shot to death early Wednesday.

Officers responded to a shooting in the 800 block of South Elm Street, near North Apperson Way and East North Street, just after midnight. 

When officers arrived, they found Sharman M. Pearson II, 42, of Kokomo, with multiple gunshot wounds. 

Pearson was taken to a hospital, but was pronounced dead shortly after 12:30 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone will information is asked to call Captain Mike Banush at 765-456-7278 or the Kokomo Police Department Hotline at 765-456-7017.

EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story said the shooting happened in the 800 block of East Elm Street. More recent information from police indicates it actually occurred in the 800 block of East Broadway Street.

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