1 shot at KIA plant; Facility on lockdown
The Kia plant in Troup County is on lockdown following a shooting that happened just after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Authorities say that at least one person was wounded after the shooter entered the plant. One patient was being flown to a Columbus, Ga. hospital. The condition of the patient was not immediately known.
Officials say the gunman was taken into custody. The circumstances surrounding the shooting were not immediately released.
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