GRIFFIN, Ga. — Officials with Spalding County Sheriff’s Office said two people were shot during a drug deal Monday afternoon.
Around 3:41 p.m., officials responded to a person shot call to 1645 N. 2nd Street Extension in Griffin.
Deputies said they found two men and a stalled car in the road on North 2nd Street.
One of the victims was shot in the face and the other victim was shot in his neck, according to deputies.
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First responders administered aid to the victims before they were airlifted to an Atlanta hospital.
After reviewing evidence, investigators determined the shootings were due to a drug deal gone wrong.
Officials issued arrest warrants for Keondra Hunter in connection to the shootings.
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Hunter was arrested at his home on Wednesday.
He’s charged with two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. He is currently behind bars in the Spalding County Jail.
There’s currently no word on the condition of the victims.
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