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Monday, 9 December, 2002, 16:00 GMT
Murder hunt after nightclub shooting
Police are hunting the killer of a man who was shot at a Birmingham nightclub.
Luton Anthony Crawford, 31, was fatally injured at Julio's nightclub in Handsworth at about 0230 GMT on Sunday.
He was taken to Birmingham City Hospital but died as a result of his injuries.
Police have launched a murder inquiry and officers are continuing their investigations at the scene of the attack.
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A police spokesman said: "At about 0230 GMT officers were called to a report of a man being shot.
"The victim was taken to the accident and emergency department of City Hospital where he died.
"A post mortem has been carried out which revealed he died of a gunshot wound."
Detective Superintendent Andy Hunter said there may have been other people injured in the attack.
"I'm told a number of shots were discharged inside the premises," he said.
"Inquiries have been made at hospitals because I have a serious concern there may be other injured parties."
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