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Deputies searching for man who opened fire on them
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Jones , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Deputies had been called to a home regarding an assault, and when they arrived, the man began shooting at them. A man is being sought by deputies after opening fire on them.
A man is being sought by deputies after opening fire on them. Deputies had been called to a home regarding an assault, and when they arrived, the man began shooting at them. The deputies returned fire, but the suspect was able to flee the scene.
It is unclear if the suspect was hit during the exchange of gunfire. Fortunately, no deputies were injured in the shooting. Deputies are currently searching the area for the suspect.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The search for the suspect is ongoing, with deputies actively looking for him in the area where the shooting occurred.
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Category: safety ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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