2 charged in Hall County convenience store drive-by shooting

Two people have been charged in connection with an early Wednesday morning, July 29, drive-by shooting at a convenience store in Hall County.According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office, the investigation stems from an incident at Stop by Food Mart, located at 6531 Dahlonega Highway. Deputies responded to the business at approximately 1 a.m. after receiving reports of gunfire.According to the initial investigation, two males arrived at the store in a red Ford Escape SUV and entered the business to purchase alcoholic beverages. The 36-year-old male clerk refused the sale, and the suspects argued with him before leaving the store. Two female customers, ages 39 and 52, were in the parking lot at the time. The 39-year-old woman argued with one of the suspects in defense of the clerk before the suspects drove away in the SUV.

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