Shooting Suspect Dies in Crash Following Incident in Laurel

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Laurel police reported that a shooting suspect died in a vehicle crash shortly after a late-night shooting incident. Authorities were called to South Park Village apartments at approximately 11:58 p.m. on Monday, August 26, after receiving reports of gunfire. The suspect reportedly discharged 20 rounds from a handgun in the vicinity, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Shortly after the shooting, at around midnight, Jones County deputies informed Laurel police about a crash at the intersection of Luther Hill Road and Glade Paulding Road. According to the Jones County Fire Council, the vehicle involved in the crash veered off the road and collided with a tree, resulting in the driver's death.

Laurel police have confirmed that a handgun matching the caliber used in the earlier shooting was found in the wrecked vehicle. The identity of the deceased suspect is currently being withheld as the investigation continues.

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