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19-year-old man shot and killed in Brooklyn

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A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in the city of Brooklyn Saturday morning. 

Shortly after midnight, a woman called 911 to report a man had been shot at 4779 Elizabeth Lane, police said. 

When officers arrived, they found 19-year-old Jordan Taylor with what appeared to be at least one gunshot wound to the chest, police said. Taylor was transported to MetroHealth Medical Center and later died from his injuries.

Police said the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called to the residence to assist Brooklyn police in collecting evidence.  

Authorities have not released any suspect information.