1 critically injured after shooting at DeKalb gas station

A person is in critical condition after a shooting in DeKalb County, authorities confirmed.

The shooting took place Thursday night at the BP gas station at the intersection of Redan and South Hairston roads, DeKalb police Sgt. J.D. Spencer told AJC.com. It’s unclear whether a suspect is in custody.

No other details have been released.

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