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CLAYTON, N.C. (WNCN) \u2014 The Clayton Police Department is investigating a homicide on Monday morning in Clayton.<\/p>

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A spokesperson with the Town of Clayton told CBS 17 that a person was found dead at the Heritage Court Apartments on the 800 block of East Main Street.<\/p>

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Police believe a person was killed, according to the spokesperson, who said someone is in custody.<\/p>

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    The spokesperson said there\u2019s no ongoing threat to the public at this time.<\/p>\n

    The homicide investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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