'Dark Shadowy Figure' Cause Of Shootout, 1 Man Dead: Police

DULUTH, GA -- One man is dead and another was shot after a "dark shawdowy figure" was the cause of a Dacula shootout Saturday night between two men, police said. The dead man’s name is being held until next of kin can be notified.

The Gwinnett County Police Department Homicide Unit is currently investigating a homicide that occurred around 11:15 p.m. Officers assigned to the Central Precinct were dispatched to a “person shot” call at the Prescott Apartments, located at 1655 Centerview Drive, Duluth, when witnesses called 911 about hearing gunshots and someone screaming.

When officers arrived, they located two men separated from each other in the woodline behind the property. The two men were alive, but both were suffering from gunshot wounds. One man was shot in the shoulder and the other man was shot in the chest. They were transported to the hospital by EMS.

Detectives and CSI were called to the scene to investigate. According to one of the men, they were walking around the apartment community when they were confronted by a “dark shadowy figure” and ultimately shot.

At 6:43 a.m., the hospital contacted the detective and notified him that the victim with the chest wound died from his injuries.

If anyone has any information to share in this case, contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com<https://www.atlantapolicefoundation.org/programs/crime-stoppers/>. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 19-040319