Sautee man dies from gunshot after fight with his dad

CLEVELAND – Authorities are investigating the death of a Sautee man who died early this morning after a fight with his dad.

Around 4:50 a.m. Tuesday, deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute on Boco Hills Road. White County Sheriff Rick Kelley says there was a physical altercation between the father and son. As a result, the son, 34-year-old Anthony Orem Chambers, died at the scene from a gunshot wound.

Kelley says it appears that the shooting was in self-defense. There are no charges at this time.

White County investigators requested the GBI’s assistance with the case. The investigation is ongoing.

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