Deputies from the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a fatal shootout that took place at a warehouse in Cumming on Wednesday morning.
The incident resulted in the death of one man, while another is in critical condition.
The shootout occurred on Ivy Street in Cumming.
According to reports, the altercation that led to the shooting began in the parking lot of the Ernest Morris furniture store, located behind the building where the incident took place.
Employees of the store were shocked by the sudden outbreak of gunshots nearby.
Law enforcement officials swiftly responded to the scene within four minutes of receiving the report.
Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals who had been shot.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, Stay Miller, confirmed that both individuals involved were temporary workers at the furniture store and were engaged in a physical altercation that turned deadly.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the two individuals got into a heated argument in the back parking lot of the business.
The altercation escalated when both individuals drew weapons and began shooting at each other.
Unfortunately, one of the workers succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The second victim was urgently transported to the hospital in critical condition.
Authorities are actively working to determine the motive behind the argument that spiraled into a violent shootout.
They are conducting interviews with witnesses present at the business and hope to speak with the surviving victim once their condition stabilizes.
As the investigation unfolds, the Ernest Morris furniture store closed early, allowing its employees to go home.
It remains uncertain when the business will reopen to the public.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to resolving this case and ensuring that all relevant information is gathered to shed light on the events that transpired.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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