Clayton County

Man shot in the back, killed by masked man at Clayton County gas station

Clayton County Police Department (Clayton County Police Department)

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A man was shot and killed by a masked suspect at Clayton County gas station late Friday night, police confirm.

Officers say they were called to a gas station on Hwy. 85 near Webb Road just before 11:15 p.m.

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When they got there, they found a man who had been shot in the back. The man, whose name has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say the suspect was dressed in a black mask, blue shirt, black pants and slide-style shoes when he walked into the gas station and got into a confrontation with the victim, which led to shots being fired.

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The suspect, who has not been identified, left the scene in a black Dodge Journey without a license plate.

Police say the suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

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