AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) — A man died after being shot in the area of Bessie Mays Circle Saturday night, according to the Americus Police Department.

Officers responded to the area at approximately 10:56 p.m. Saturday in reference to a person shot, police said.

On arrival, officers learned the victim had been transported to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in a private vehicle, according to police. The victim was treated by hospital personnel but succumbed to his injuries, police said.

A suspect in the shooting has been identified, and the investigation is ongoing, according to police.

The incident is being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Americus Police Department.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Americus Police Department at 229-924-3677, or after business hours at 229-937-9011.

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