DeKalb County

Police investigating after man shot while driving down DeKalb highway

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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting after a man was shot while driving down Covington Highway.

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According to police, they responded to the 4800 block of Covington Highway just before 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The victim told police he was driving down Covington Hwy. when an unknown person shot at his car, striking him.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital.

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Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to contact DeKalb police.

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