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Milton police investigate early-morning shooting that left woman critically injured

A woman was shot in the chest at a Milton home around 2:30 a.m. Thursday and remains in critical condition. Police found multiple bullet holes in the house and are searching for the person responsible.

Milton police investigate early-morning shooting that left woman critically injured
A woman was critically injured in a shooting at a home on 15th Avenue in Milton early Thursday, and police are searching for the person responsible. The shooting was reported around 2:30 a.m. Oct. 8. The woman was struck in the chest and taken to a nearby hospital, according to police. Officers found multiple bullet holes in the side of the house when they arrived. Detectives were investigating the scene and asked people to stay away from the area. Police said they had no reason to believe there was an ongoing threat to the community. Authorities had not released information about a suspect or a possible motive.

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