Investigators looking into the fatal shooting of a prominent Hollywood publicist are preparing to close the case.
Beverly Hills police Chief David Snowden tells The Hollywood Reporter in a story posted on its website Wednesday that police will formally close the investigation next week.
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Investigators believe Smith, who has a long criminal record, shot the 64-year-old Chasen in an attempted robbery. Snowden says there is no additional evidence to review in the case.
Police had previously looked into the possibility that Chasen was targeted by a hit man.
