"Preliminarily, information has been obtained that an altercation occurred just prior to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in the injuries," police said.
The police responded to reports of a shooting at a local McDonald’s, finding the body of a 20-year-old man, who died due to gunshot wounds.
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According to officials, three victims of the shooting were transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries, while one young man suffered serious injuries. The wounded were three men aged 16, 19 and 21, and a girl aged 17.
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Police didn't provide information abouth the suspect, urging locals to report suspicious activity un the area.