GBI investigates deadly shooting of 42-year-old in Thomson
THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating a deadly shooting in McDuffie County.
The McDuffie County Coroner’s Office says Mario Clemons, of Thomson, was shot on Sunday night on Ridgeview Drive.
The GBI says McDuffie County deputies and EMS were dispatched to the 1800 block of Ridgeview Drive around 9 p.m., in reference to a shooting.
When deputies and EMS arrived on scene, Clemons was found dead behind the home with one gunshot wound, investigators say.
The coroner’s office says it arrived on scene around 9:15 p.m.
Clemons was pronounced dead at 9:46 p.m., according to the coroner’s office.
The GBI says no suspects have been identified or arrested at this time.
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Police say their investigation showed that the incident happened inside an apartment at 100 Bell St. SE.

An autopsy has been schedule.
The GBI says the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Thomson at 706-595-2575. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-8477, online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online or by ing the See Something, Send Something mobile app.
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