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1 detained after man hospitalized in Tucker Publix shooting, authorities say

One person is detained.

TUCKER, Ga. — A man is suffering life-threatening injuries Monday night after a shooting at a Publix in Tucker, according to DeKalb County law enforcement.

Investigators said the victim, a man in his 20s, was shot at the Publix grocery store. Authorities are collecting evidence at the location at 4640 Hugh Howell Rd. 

Law enforcement said they received a report of a person shot at Lawrenceville Highway and Fellowship Road just before 9 p.m. where they found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital where he is listed as critical, according to authorities.

After receiving a second call about a shooting at the grocery store, investigators determined the man was shot at the Publix and traveled to the second location.

Law enforcement has detained a second man they said is involved. He is being interviewed by detectives.

Authorities have not released any other details.

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