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Man shot in the chest after allegedly spitting on suspect near career center in DeKalb County, police say

It happened around 8:50 a.m. on Columbia Drive near the Goodwill Donation and Career Center.
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DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A man is critically injured after he was shot for allegedly spitting on the person who shot him early Monday morning, according to DeKalb County Police

It happened around 8:50 a.m. on Columbia Drive near the Goodwill Donation and Career Center. 

Police said the man was shot in his chest and taken to hospital for the "life-threatening injury." 

Authorities added the suspect ran away after he allegedly shot the victim. 

No details were released for the identity of the victim or the suspect. 

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