Lee County deputies on scene of shooting on Lee Road 177
Lee County deputies are investigating a shooting which occurred Saturday afternoon.
The shooting occurred in the 3000 block of Lee Road 177 in the north end of the county. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones confirmed an adult male victim suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. The male was transported to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.
Opelika police are on scene along with the sheriffs office. This remains a developing story.
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