Man shot, killed near WKU campus. Suspect not yet identified.

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Police in Bowling Green are working to identify a fatal shooting suspect.

The Bowling Green Police Department responded to shots fired Sunday afternoon at approximately 5:40 at 19 East 13th Avenue, several hundred feet northwest of the WKU campus.

BGPD spokesman Ronnie Ward told the Bowling Green Daily News that the victim was identified as 44-year-old Willie J. Bays, of Bowling Green.

Bays, who suffered multiple gunshot wounds, was found inside a building next to railroad tracks near Adams Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police do not have a suspect but detectives are working to develop leads.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Bowling Green police at 270-393-4000.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com