Police charge Jamel Hughes and Jennifer Foutz after argument leads to shooting at gas station

Jun 9, 2017 - 22:38
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Police charge Jamel Hughes and Jennifer Foutz after argument leads to shooting at gas station
Police charge Jamel Hughes and Jennifer Foutz after argument leads to shooting at gas station

ACWORTH, GA –  Authorities say an argument at an Acworth gas station left one person hospitalized after being shot Wednesday night.

According to police, the shooting occurred around 9:30 p.m. after two cars pulled into the Chevron gas station on Baker Road near the intersection with Highway 92. Witnesses say an argument ensued and that’s when a man got out of one of the vehicles and fired several shots into the other car.

Police identified the shooting victim as 25 year-old Galvin McCoy. He was transported to Kennestone Hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Chevron gas station on Baker Road

Chevron gas station on Baker Road

Police have four people in custody in connection to the shooting. Two of the suspects, 43 year-old Jamel Hughes and 25 year-old Jennifer Foutz, were charged and arrested in connection to the case.

The incident remains under investigation.

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