Update: Stretch of Hall road reopened after investigation

Nick Watson, The Times, Gainesville, Ga.
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Sep. 22—Update: Law enforcement closed a stretch of Hubert Stephens Road Thursday, Sept. 22, as part of an investigation for a man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the road was blocked between Hopewell Church Road and Old Howser Mill Road around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

Sheriff's Office spokeswoman B.J. Williams was unsure about the man's condition. She said it happened in the wooded area where it was difficult to reach him, but she did not have any details to share concerning the circumstances.

The road reopened around 3 p.m.

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Law enforcement closed a stretch of Hubert Stephens Road Thursday, Sept. 22, as part of an unspecified investigation in the area.

The Hall County Sheriff's Office said the road was blocked between Hopewell Church Road and Old Howser Mill Road around 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

The Sheriff's Office asked for drivers to use alternate routes if possible and said there was no danger to the public.