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One injured following shooting in Decatur

By Tony Cortes,

2024-08-21

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — The Decatur Police Department (DPD) is investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday afternoon.

DPD says that around around 5 p.m., officers were sent to Blossom Wood Apartments about a shooting.

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When they arrived, officers said they found a man with an apparent gunshot wound. DPD said he was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Detectives with DPD’s Criminal Investigation Division were called to investigate. DPD says they have identified everyone involved and believe it was an isolated incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

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