Search underway for 2 suspects after 25-year-old man shot, killed in front of DeKalb Family Dollar

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County police are hoping you can identify two people wanted in connection to a deadly shooting.

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It was Thursday, Aug. 15, when officers were called to the Family Dollar on Covington Highway regarding a person shot.

When officers arrived, they found a 25-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He later died from his injuries.

The victim’s identity was not released.

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According to DKPD, a suspect was seen running away with a gun before police arrived. A witness was also spotted leaving before officers arrived and have not yet been identified.

Anyone with information is urged to call DeKalb County’s Homicide Assault Unit at 770-724-7850.

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