One dead, suspect in custody after shooting at Brunswick restaurant
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BRUNSWICK, Ga. – Brunswick police arrested a suspect early Sunday morning after a fatal shooting outside a local restaurant on Altama Avenue.
Officers with the Brunswick Police Department say they were clearing the parking lot of The Jerk Shack, located at 4420 Altama Avenue, when they heard a gunshot at approximately 2 a.m.
Upon investigation, officers discovered a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation assisted in processing the scene.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Detective Justin Bradley at (912) 279-2641. Those wishing to remain anonymous may contact Silent Witness at (912) 267-5516.
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