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đŸŒ± What led to the deadly confrontation at Elberton’s Elbert Street McDonald’s?

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  • What led to the deadly confrontation at Elberton’s Elbert Street McDonald’s?

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‱ GBI arrest Georgia teen in connection to a death investigation (valdostatoday.com) — A 15-year-old from Elberton has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old, also from Elberton, after an altercation at the McDonald’s on Elbert Street. The GBI and Elberton Police are still investigating and asking anyone with information to come forward as additional charges may follow.
   

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