In 2023, Chance Comanche was playing some of the best basketball of his life. His teammates thought he was on his way to the N.B.A. Instead, he was accused of murder.

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The man, Vadim Kruglov, 37, was found “lying in a pool of blood,” the authorities said. Officials are investigating his death as a possible homicide.

The victim, whose identity was unknown, was found “lying in a pool of blood” on Saturday night, officials said.

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