MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Marshall County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating after a person was found dead of a gunshot wound Monday morning.

MCSO said early Monday morning, deputies responded to a body found at a residence in the Martling Community, dead from a gunshot wound. Authorities said the incident is being investigated as a homicide.

The sheriff's office said they have a person of interest in custody on other charges at this time. Sheriff Phil Sims said there is no immediate threat to the community.

MCSO said local, state and federal agencies are involved in the investigation, and more information will be released at a later date.

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