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Dougherty County drug deal turns into robbery and shooting
Posted: 06.14.2012 at 2:50 PM
Colby Gallagher

Colby Gallagher joined the Fox 31 News Team in April 2012 as a general assignment reporter. Colby hails from Sewell, New Jersey and is an avid Philly sports fan.

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22-year-old Jacolvie Curry was attempting to purchase narcotics from 33-year-old Sederrick Culbreth  / Dougherty County Jail
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DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GA --
The Dougherty County Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened at the Pitt Stop Mobile Home Park on Tuesday evening.

Police say 22-year-old Jacolvie Curry was attempting to purchase narcotics from 33-year-old Sederrick Culbreth, but Culbreth had other plans.

"Mr. Culbreth attempted to rob Mr. Curry and a fight ensued. During the fight, Mr. Culbreth was shot,” said Sergeant Chad Kirkpatrick.

Culbreth is hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries and faces charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault.

Police are further investigating charging both men for the selling and purchasing of narcotics.

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