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Dougherty Co. Police release name of man who committed suicide
Posted: 08.04.2010 at 8:11 PM
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48-year-old James McCorkle shot himself

ALBANY, GA. -- Dougherty County Police have released the name of the man who killed himself Tuesday night outside Bayous Bar.

48-year-old James McCorkle was sitting in his Dodge pickup with his friend, Kevin Pelzeo around 6:52.

McCorkle reportedly pulled a handgun from the glove box and shot himself in the head.

Witnesses stated that McCorkle had been inside the bar saying that he was depressed.

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