1 killed in Hendry County shooting

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LABELLE, Fla. A man was shot and later died from his injuries overnight in the Plantation Pines community.

Paul Pare, 65, of Sunrise, was fatally wounded around 8 p.m. Thursday night, the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release. He died after he was taken from the scene for medical care.

A “person of interest” has been detained for questioning, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators continue to follow up on leads.

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Anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff’s office at 863-674-5600, or Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477).

All Crime Stoppers callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Tips may also be made online at www.southwestfloridacrimestoppers.com or by submitting a tip on the P3Tips mobile app.

Plantation Pines is south of State Road 80 between LaBelle and Clewiston.

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