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DeKalb police investigating fatal shooting at apartment complex

DeKalb County police were investigating Saturday a fatal shooting at the Spring Valley Apartment Homes off Candler Road. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News)
DeKalb County police were investigating Saturday a fatal shooting at the Spring Valley Apartment Homes off Candler Road. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News)
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Aug 22, 2015

DeKalb County police were investigating Saturday a fatal shooting at a local apartment complex.

The shooting happened at the Spring Valley Apartment Homes off Candler Road near Decatur. Authorities on scene confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that one person was killed and another was shot.

No further information was provided.

—Please return to AJC.com for updates.

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