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Two killed in Thursday night shooting in Bainbridge

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BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — Bainbridge Public Safety confirmed that three people were shot in Bainbridge Thursday evening and two of those people have died.

The victims have been identified as Anthony Crosby, Jr. and Destiny Young. The third victim is still unnamed at this time but has been transferred to an out-of-area medical center for treatment, according to officials.

The shooting occurred in the 200 block of Sims Street at approximately 9 p.m. Assistance was provided by Georgia State Patrol and the Decatur County Sheriff's Office.

This case has been turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and, along with assistance from local law enforcement, are continuing to investigate this case.

Bainbridge Public Safety asks that anyone with information about the incident contact Investigator Mark Esquivel at (229)248-2038 or marke@bainbridgecity.com. The department confirmed that all information will remain confidential.