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Man shot at Clayton County motel

An argument at a Clayton County motel Thursday night led to a shooting that injured one man.
An argument at a Clayton County motel Thursday night led to a shooting that injured one man.
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July 24, 2020

Clayton County authorities are investigating a shooting at a motel Thursday night.

A man was found with a gunshot wound at the America’s Best Value Inn & Suites off Mt. Zion Parkway in unincorporated Morrow, Clayton County police said. The man, who was shot in the leg following some sort of argument, was taken to a hospital. His condition was not released.

While authorities have not announced an arrest in the case, Clayton police spokeswoman Sgt. Julia Isaac said the victim knew the shooter.

We’re working to learn more.

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