Gwinnett County man shot to death during fight involving large group of people

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding a deadly shooting.

Snellville police said that on Saturday at 10:45 p.m., officers received reports of a fight that had broken out between a large group of people on Scenic Highway.

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As officers arrived, they heard gunshots. Officials said that officers found a man who had been shot in the chest.

The victim was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The identity of the victim has not been released.

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It is unclear if anyone has been taken into custody in connection to this shooting.

The shooting remains under investigation.

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