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Shooter 'justified' in killing 40-year-old man in DeKalb County, police say

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Updated  May 8, 2022 2:50pm EDT
DeKalb County
FOX 5 Atlanta

Deadly shooting in DeKalb County

Police said medics rushed a man to the hospital, where he died. Police haven't identified a suspect or explained what led to the shooting.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A man is dead after a shooting at around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday on Wingfoot Court in DeKalb County. Police said the shooter was justified and acting in self-defense. 

The DeKalb County Police Department said 40-year-old Linus White died from a gunshot wound he sustained in an argument on Saturday night. 

Police said White and someone else were fighting and White produced a gun. He allegedly shot at the person with whom he was arguing. Police said that person returned fire and hit White.

Police said medics rushed White to the hospital, where he died. 

Police haven't identified the person who fired the deadly shot or explained what led to the shooting. 

Police don't anticipate charges.

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