Clayton County

Man shot in the back, killed by masked man at Clayton County gas station

Clayton County Police Department (Clayton County Police Department)
(Clayton County Police Department)

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A man was shot and killed by a masked suspect at Clayton County gas station late Friday night, police confirm.

Officers say they were called to a gas station on Hwy. 85 near Webb Road just before 11:15 p.m.

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When they got there, they found a man who had been shot in the back. The man, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say the suspect was dressed in a black mask, blue shirt, black pants and slide-style shoes when he walked into the gas station and got into a confrontation with the victim, which led to shots being fired.

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The suspect, who has not been identified, left the scene in a black Dodge Journey without a license plate.

Police say the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

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