‘Critically missing’ Gwinnett County man found safe

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE: Police said Joseph Shannon has been found safe.

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Authorities are searching for a man who they say is critically missing.

Duluth police officials said they are looking for 24-year-old Joseph Shannon, who was last seen leaving his home on Pickens Street early Wednesday.

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Authorities confirmed that Shannon is considered critically missing due to struggles with his mental health.

Officials did not say where he was heading when he left his home.

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Shannon is 5 foot 8 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with information regarding Shannon’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Duluth Police Department at 770-476-4151 or 911.

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