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Deadly shooting investigation underway in Thomson

THOMSON, Ga. (WJBF) – One man is dead after a shooting in Thomson.

According to the McDuffie County Coroner, the call came in Saturday night a little after 11:00 p.m. on Second Street in Thomson.

Following the shooting, 47-year-old Ricky Lamar Huff was taken to Piedmont McDuffie Hospital where he later died due to his injuries.

An autopsy will be performed later at the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office in Decatur.

The GBI, McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office, along with McDuffie County Coroner’s Office are continuing with the investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Thomson Police Department at 706-595-2166 or the Thomson Investigative Office at 706-595-2575. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477).