Crime & Safety

2 Shot, 1 Detained After Decatur Car Crash

Police say the three men may have been involved in a liquor store theft.

DECATUR, GA — Two men were shot, and a third man was detained, after a car crash and what police say was a possible theft at a liquor store Sunday evening at Flat Shoals Parkway.

Officers responded to the scene around 6:45 p.m. and saw a single-car accident with two men inside of the car. Police said the men had gunshot wounds and were in serious condition. The third man in the car was detained.

Police said the three men may have been involved in a theft at a nearby liquor store. Charges in the case are unknown.

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Detectives are investigating the case.

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