Gov. Kemp sends prayers to Ga. deputy injured in shooting

Governor Brian Kemp issued a statement following a shooting that left one dead and one deputy injured Saturday.

Richmond County Sheriff officials said on Saturday at 11:53 a.m., deputies received reports of a person with a gun on Ellis Street.

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According to the investigation, a deputy and the subject were shot at least once.

The deputy was taken to the hospital, where his condition is unknown.

Authorities told WJBF that the subject was pronounced dead on the scene.

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The identity of the subject has not been released.

Gov. Kemp said on Twitter that he and his family are praying for the injured deputy.

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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the case.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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