Riverside police Lt. Mark McFall said the man was walking near Columbia and Chicago avenues in Riverside shortly before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday when he heard a popping sound and realized that he had been shot.

The 19-year-old's mother took him to the hospital, McFall said.

Police Sgt. John Capen said he could not release the man's name because he is a crime victim. Capen said the man was in violation of his probation requirements.

The man also was wanted for questioning about the Aug. 6 shooting of a Nigerian tourist at an Eastside service station, Capen said.

The victim, Edward Nwajagu, 44, of Oklahoma City, was shot in the head and is still at Riverside Community Hospital.

Another man, Jose Enrique Martinez, 27, was arrested Aug. 9 in connection with service station shooting.

He pleaded not guilty last month to one count of being an accessory after the fact, court records show.

Police Sgt. Leon Phillips said police believe Martinez drove the pickup truck in which the shooter was riding.

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Trust Fund For Nwajagu

" Nwajagu is self-employed, does not have health insurance and his hospital bill is mounting."

“Nwajagu has a promising future, but is lying unconscious in the hospital almost alone. He is self-employed and does not have health insurance. His hospital bill is mounting and his house rent is due. Nwajagu needs your help. Life is precious, and we must assist in saving his life and making life worth living for him thereafter. The Aguata-Orumba community, Govt. College Umuahia Old Boys, and Nwajagu's family are pleading for your financial assistance in helping upset his bills. They also ask for your continued prayers.

A Trust Fund Account has been set up in his name. Please go to any nearby Washington Mutual Bank and pay in your donation to:-

ACCOUNT NAME/TITLE: "EDWARD IZU NWAJAGU"
ROUTING NO: 501202103 ACOOUNT NO: 1851430884
BANK NAME: "WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK"

Or, You may send your donations to the address below:

Edward Izu Nwajagu
c/o Mr. Clement Onwuka
15809 Himalayas Ridge,
Edmond, Oklahoma 73013

Masterweb Notes:-
The Nigerian government and her diplomatic mission are called upon to come to the aid of Mr. Nwajagu and also assist in bringing to book those responsible for the shooting. Please communicate to us any help rendered to him or on his behalf.

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