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Man Fatally Shot While Trying To Stab Person During Argument, Dallas Police Say

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - A 27-year-old man was killed in Dallas Saturday morning, and police said the person who shot him claimed it was in self-defense.

Police said they responded to the 6700 block of Atha Drive just before 9:30 a.m. and found the victim, Joshua Donald Moore, with multiple gunshot wounds.

Moore was transported to a hospital, where he died.

According to police, investigators believe there was some sort of argument that led to Moore pulling out a knife and attempting to stab the other person.

The person shot Moore and claimed it was in self-defense, according to police. The shooter was interviewed by police and released as the case goes to a Dallas County grand jury.

Further details were not immediately released.

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