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Man Killed in Decatur County; May Have Been Self-Defense

By news@wbbjtv.com
By 7 Eyewitness News Staff

Story Created: Oct 15, 2012 at 11:38 AM CDT

Story Updated: Oct 15, 2012 at 8:50 PM CDT

DECATURVILLE, Tenn. - The Decatur County Sheriff's Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a weekend shooting in Decatur County.

According to the TBI, officials were called to the scene in the 2200 block of Beacon Road around 5:00 a.m., Sunday.

Investigators said Cameron Mays was shot and killed in the incident. The resident of the home reportedly told Mays not to come to his home. When Mays entered, officials said the resident shot him.

Authorities are investigating the case and trying to determine if the shooting was self-defense. The shooter has not been charged.
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