A man was shot multiple times Wednesday afternoon in Cordele, triggering a lockdown at a nearby elementary school while police searched for the gunman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cordele Police Department says the shooting happened just after 2:30 p.m. in the 500 block of West 24th Avenue. One adult male suffered multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect was gone before officers arrived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Several people were detained at the scene during the initial investigation but were later released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a precaution, Crisp County Elementary School was placed on lockdown following the shooting. Investigators later determined the school was not in danger, and the lockdown was lifted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First responders treated the victim at the scene before he was taken to Crisp Regional Hospital. His condition has not been released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call the Cordele Police Department at (229) 276-2921.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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