Robert Edward Pratt Jr., of Wadesboro, was killed on Christmas Day while he was with his kids, according to police.
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The homicide investigation began at around 1 p.m. on Montogomery Avenue, Wadesboro Police said.
He was shot outside a home.
The children were not injured.
No additional details have been made available.
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