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Former Boxer Dies in Shooting Incident

The man was wanted by Dunwoody Police for incidents against his wife; who appears to have shot him in self defense.

A former pro boxer was wanted in Dunwoody for false imprisonment and battery related to incidents with his wife; a woman police say shot and killed him early Tuesday, according to the AJC.

Earnest Mahir Abdul-Mateen, who fought under the name Ernest Mateen, retired in 2006 with a 30-12 record and a decorated history.

Gwinnet Police say that his 37-year-old wife wasn’t expected to face charges in the shooting death of her husband, according to the report.

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Investigators say Kia Yvette Jeffries acted in self-defense when she shot Mateen.

Officers arrived at an extended stay motel in Gwinnett and say that Mateen used a handgun to hit his wife until he became tired. She then is believed to have shot him with the gun.

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Jeffries suffered serious injuries to the head and the face from the apparent pistol whipping.

Both were transported to the hospital. Mateen later died there, according to the report.

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