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Gunman sought in party shooting in Covington

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COVINGTON, Ga. -

Police in Newton County are looking for the gunman who shot two people at a packed house party early Sunday morning.

Deputies say it happened at a house on Emerson Trail early Sunday morning during an adult birthday party.

Investigators say a security guard hired for the event was shot in the arm and a woman attending the party was shot in the leg. Both are expected to recover from their wounds.

Several vehicles and homes in the area were also shot up.

Anyone with further information should call the Newton County Sheriff's Office.

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