Man dies after triple shooting at DeKalb motel

One man has died after a triple shooting at a motel off Flat Shoals Road in DeKalb County, Channel 2 Action News reported.

DeKalb police confirmed two others suffered minor injuries after shots were fired Monday inside a room at the Budget Inn in the 2900 block of Gus Place near Decatur.

Investigators are working to gather details, DeKalb police spokeswoman Shiera Campbell said.

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Investigators said the thieves tried to remove the ATM inside but were unsuccessful.

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