Police search for shooters who left 3 men injured in Newton County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Newton County police officials are searching for the shooters that left three people injured at a park in Newton County on Saturday evening.

According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, all three men were shot in their car. Two of the men made their way to a gas station on Salem Road. The third victim jumped out of the car and was shot again, officials add.

“It’s a quiet neighborhood. We’re still investigating to find out what exactly happened out here and why they were in the park this late,” said Sgt. Jack Redlinger.

Police say one of the victims was transported to the hospital by helicopter.

There is no official word on what led up to this shooting. Officials continue searching for the shooters in this case.

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