Authorities in Dalton, Georgia, are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Thursday morning, according to a news release from the Dalton Police Department.
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Police said the shooting happened shortly before 3 a.m. at an apartment complex near the intersection of Selvidge and Matilda streets. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found the victim with gunshot wounds to his chest and arm. Emergency services transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries, according to police.
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The shooter involved in the incident fled the scene and is still at large.
Police are not releasing the victim's identity at this time pending notification of next of kin. Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Detective Jason Robinson at 706-278-9085, extension 9-180.
- Compiled by Kiara Green