Deputies investigate shooting at Newton County bar and grill

NEWTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened at a bar Saturday night.

NCSO said the Porterdale Police Department requested that they investigate a shooting at Porterdale Bar and Grill.

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The shooting happened between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Porterdale police posted on Facebook around 10 p.m. urging people to use caution while in the area.

At this time, details are limited.

There are no details on injuries.

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Deputies have not provided details on what led to the shooting.

NCSO said the investigation is ongoing.

Channel 2 Action News reached out to Porterdale PD for additional information and we are waiting hear back.

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