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Guns Blazing! Armed Robbery

An armed robbery with gunshots fired occurred Tuesday night, June 2nd, at the Dollar General store located in Morganton, Georgia. According to Fannin County Sheriff Dane Kirby two individuals entered the store at approximately 10pm with guns blazing. A customer was wounded in the gunfire. The robbers headed south on Hwy 515 and an alert was put out at that time.

An East Ellijay police officer started a pursuit of the vehicle due to its speed. The vehicle pulled over at the Waffle House in East Ellijay. The driver and 3 passengers were arrested and transported to the Gilmer County Jail. The 4 robbers are identified as Kristin Alexis Daniel, Randall Brooks, Tyrone Johnathan Thompson, and Michael Anthony Pettigrew.

How much money was taken? How many shots were fired? FYN has all the full details. Tune in tomorrow morning Live at 7am to Good Morning from the Office. Details will be given of the interview with Sheriff Dane Kirby and Brian Pritchard will conduct a special live interview with Police Chief Larry Callahan. If you would like to be part of our show or have information give us a call at 706.889.9700 or send an email to chief@FetchYourNews.com Click here to watch Good Morning from the Office 7am-10am Live Monday through Friday.

Brian K. Pritchard

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