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Man shot while driving along I-35 has died, police say

Belton PD said the man was shot while driving on southbound I-35 and then drove off the road near the bridge over the Lampasas River. He later died.

BELL COUNTY, Texas — A man who was left seriously injured after being shot while driving along I-35 has died, according to the Belton Police Department.

The 32-year-old was identified as Antonio Alvidrez from Euless, Texas, according to Belton PD.

Officials first received a 911 call from a motorist the evening of Sept. 12, reporting multiple shots fired at a Chevy Trailblazer on southbound I-35 before the vehicle went off the road near the bridge over the Lampasas River. 

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First responders arrived on scene and found Alvidrez seriously wounded still in the vehicle, officials said.

He was flown to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center were he died as a result of his injuries, officials said.

Belton PD said the investigation is ongoing at this time and asks for the public's help in identifying a suspect and their vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call 254-933-5840 or text 254-217-6764. 

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