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Body found in west Nashville

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NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -

The body of a man that had been shot to death was found in west Nashville on Tuesday morning.

Police discovered the body of Chijoke Ike, 28, near 33rd Avenue North and Felicia Street at about 10 a.m. 

Investigators said Ike had been reported missing by his family late Monday night.

Police believe Ike came to the location on Aug. 9 to make a marijuana sale. He is believed to have been fatally wounded during a confrontation.

On Monday night officers found Ike's 2010 Chevrolet Impala parked on the side of 33rd Avenue North.

According to police, Ike was twice convicted of felony cocaine offenses in 2005 and 2007. Police said he received three-year sentences for each conviction.

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