One person is dead after a shooting in Effingham County.

The incident occurred Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Springfield where deputies were called to a home on Hummingbird Lane after 9 p.m. in response to property damage from a shooting.

Upon arrival, authorities discovered a deceased male with a gunshot wound. The victim has not been identified.

The alleged shooter, Alonzo Jolomna Simaj, fled to Chatham County and was later arrested and is facing felony murder, along with other charges.

Latrice Williams is a general assignment reporter covering Bryan and Effingham County. She can be reached at lwilliams6@gannett.com.

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