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Man fatally shot during fight near North Texas nursing home

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BRIDGEPORT – A 39-year-old man was fatally shot during a fight Sunday outside Bridgeport Medical Lodge.

The victim, James Brown III of Bridgeport, succumbed to his injuries at 1:35 p.m. at Medical City – Decatur, Bridgeport police said. 

Police responded to reports of the fight at 12:42 p.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of 16th Street.  

Bridgeport police say Nathaniel Dominguez, a 23-year-old Bridgeport resident, was taken into custody at the scene. Police say a firearm was found near him.

He is charged with possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful carrying of a weapon. He was booked into the Wise County Jail. 

Bridgeport police, the Wise County Sheriff's Department and the Texas Rangers are investigating. 

CBS News Texas will provide additional details when they become available.

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