PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. — Hiram Police Department is continuing the search for those responsible for a shooting after a high school graduation.
Officials said on Saturday that one person had been shot in a Creekside Subdivision in connection to an incident that began at the Paulding County High School graduation ceremony.
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HPD Chief of Police Mike Turner told Channel 2 Action News that the confrontation between two individuals was not considered a random event.
The identity of the person who was shot has not been released.
The condition of the victim has not been released.
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Turner added that one person had been taken into custody however, they are still looking for a minivan believed to be carrying other suspects.
Police believe the possible offenders are in the south metro area.
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Authorities told the public not to approach the vehicle and to call 911 if it is seen.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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