DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday evening.
Police say they responded to the area in the 6000 block of Covington Highway regarding a person shot call around 6:26 p.m. Friday evening.
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When they arrived, a crime scene was established, along with multiple witnesses on scene, according to police.
The 26-year-old victim was taken by family to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased from a gunshot wound to his chest.
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Witnesses told police the victim was involved in a dispute with the suspects prior to the shooting.
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