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2 arrested after shooting at LaGrange furniture store, 2 employees hurt, police say

LaGrange Police took a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man into custody in connection to the shooting, which stemmed from an alleged previous dispute.

LAGRANGE, Ga. — A shooting at Aaron's Furniture in LaGrange left two employees hurt Monday evening, authorities said. Two arrests have been made, police said in an update on Tuesday. 

LaGrange Police Department investigators said the shooting happened Monday at the store located at 222 Commerce Avenue, where the furniture rental is located just before 5:45 p.m. The store also offers rent-to-own electronics and appliances.

Police said when they arrived they found two employees shot. They were treated for their wounds at the scene and then airlifted to other hospitals. 

LaGrange Police learned a 19-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man were involved in the shooting. The pair had been involved in an alleged dispute with the victims, which stemmed from a previous incident, according to investigators. 

The two suspects drove away from the store in a black car. The 19-year-old was found shortly after the shooting at her home and detained, according to police. 

LaGrange Police said the 20-year-old was taken into custody a day later. He's being held at the Troup County Jail. 

Warrants have been issued for both people involved in the shooting for two counts of aggravated assault.

Authorities did not provide on the condition of the two employees who were hurt. 

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