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1 dead, 2 injured in targeted Highway 78 shooting in DeKalb County

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One person is dead, and two others are injured in what police call a targeted attack. 

The incident happened Monday morning along Highway 78 near Orion Drive. 

According to the DeKalb County Police Department, officers were first alerted when the victims arrived at Emory Decatur Hospital. 

FOX 5 cameras spotted a car parked in front, cordoned off with police tape, with a visible bullet hole in the back. 

One person died of their injuries; the other two are listed in serious but stable condition.

Police have not yet released the identities of the victims or a description of any suspects. 

It remains unclear exactly what led to the gunfire. 

Investigators have not commented on a potential motive.

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