A man experiencing homelessness died Saturday after being shot during a disturbance in Denton's downtown square, police said.

The shooting occurred shortly after noon in the 200 block of Hickory Street near Elm Street.

According to a news release from the Denton Police Department, a disturbance took place between a male patron and the homeless individual prior to the shooting.

The suspected shooter remained at the scene and is being questioned by officers and is not facing charges at this time, police said.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

No decision has been made on whether the case will be referred to a grand jury.

Police did not immediately know whether the man had a Texas concealed carry permit.

Authorities have not released the names of thos

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