THOMSON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person has died after a shooting in Thomson late Sunday night, according to officials.

The McDuffie County Coroner’s Office says it responded to Piedmont McDuffie Hospital for report of gunshot victim who scrubbed to his injuries.

The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. on the 400 block of Edgar Circle, according to officials.

The coroner’s office says 23-year-old Dcorby Benning, of Thomson, was identified as the victim.

Officials say he was pronounced dead at 11:52 p.m. Sunday.

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According to the coroner’s office, there was a second male victim, who was transported to Wellstar M

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