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Police: Man shot after party

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GRIFFIN, GA (CBS ATLANTA) -

Griffin police are looking for a suspect in a fatal shooting after a party.

Officers said they received an emergency call shortly after midnight on Saturday. They found a man at the intersection of North Ninth and West Tinsley streets. He was identified as Matthew Sierra, 19, according to officers. They said he died of a gunshot wound.

Griffin police took out arrest warrants for Javarious Verdell, 18. Verdell is wanted for murder.

Investigators said they believe a fight at the party led up to the shooting.

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