A shooting occurred in Macon County on Friday, January 5, leaving one guy injured and another person detained. Officers were dispatched to the Mashburn Branch area at approximately ten in the morning in response to reports of a shooting, according to the Macon County Sheriff’s Office.
One male victim had multiple gunshot wounds, according to the officers. The victim received medical attention at the site, according to the sheriff’s office, and was then transported to a nearby trauma facility.
Authorities say that one unidentified suspect was taken into custody and that there is now no known threat to the community.
The victims’ identities and those of any possible suspects are being kept under wraps as additional investigation is conducted, according to the sheriff’s office.
In a news release, Macon County Sheriff Brent Holbrooks stated, “We take any incident involving violence very seriously, and our top priority is the safety and well-being of our community.” “Our deputies, alongside the State Bureau of Investigation, are actively working to gather information and ensure a thorough investigation into this matter.”
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According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation is still underway as officers try to put together the events leading up to the incident by gathering information and speaking with witnesses.
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