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Police in Ohio probe fatal shootings of 2 in car

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Police are investing the fatal shootings of a man and a woman found at the site of a one-car crash at an apartment complex in central Ohio.

Columbus police said in a statement that 22-year-old Delrec Avant and 24-year-old Dorcas Law were found shortly before 1 a.m. Friday with gunshot wounds to their upper bodies. Their last known addresses were in Columbus.

Police said Avant was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead around 8 a.m. Friday. Police say the woman died at another hospital about 6:30 Friday night.

Authorities said they have no suspects or motive in the case.

Police said the crash occurred when the car struck a parked vehicle after the shooting.

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