Cops rule death a homicide following elderly man's death nearly 50 years after he was shot
Briefly

Paul Dawkins' death was ruled a homicide nearly 50 years after he was shot, highlighting a rare instance where a prolonged injury can be considered fatal.
Authorities stated that while the medical examiner classified Dawkins' death as a homicide, the exact circumstances surrounding the original shooting remain unclear.
The NYPD's investigation into Dawkins' case is still ongoing, with no arrests or suspect information available related to the shooting from 1976.
Paul Dawkins succumbed to injuries caused by a gunshot wound he received in 1976, bringing attention to the long-term effects of violent crime.
Read at New York Post
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