Crime

Man pronounced dead after Fourth Avenue shooting; large crowd gathered at scene

Muscogee County Deputy Coroner Charles Newton confirmed a man is dead after a Tuesday morning shooting near 35th Street and Fourth Avenue.

Maj. Gil Slouchick said the death was the result of a shooting. A homicide unit has been called to the scene.

No word yet on suspects. The investigation is still in the early stages.

A large crowd gathered at the scene while police worked on the investigation. Multiple squad cars and ambulances were also on the scene.

Stay with the Ledger-Enquirer for more on this breaking news story.

Sarah Robinson: 706-571-8622, @sarahR_92

This story was originally published August 22, 2017 at 12:29 PM with the headline "Man pronounced dead after Fourth Avenue shooting; large crowd gathered at scene."

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