2 Men Fatally Shot Outside Duluth Bar, Police Search For Answers

DULUTH, GA — Two men were fatally shot during an altercation at the Prime Bar and Grill, in Duluth, Saturday morning and Gwinnett County Police are looking to the public to help them discover what happened, offering the regular $2,000 for Crime Stopper tips.

The victims are the bar c0-owner, James Kim, 47, and Malik Jett, 26. At this time, detectives believe Kim was uninvolved in the altercation at the bar and was caught in the crossfire. Police said it is unclear at this time to what extent Jett was involved in the altercation. Detectives are still actively working on leads and welcome tips through Crime Stoppers.

At 2:30 a.m., police responded to a report of shots fired at 1960 Day Drive, at Prime Bar and Grill, in unincorporated Duluth. They discovered two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Both individuals were later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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Police said it appears the shooting was part of an altercation at the bar and occurred on the sidewalk and in the parking lot outside.

Detectives are asking the public to call in if they saw or heard anything related to the incident.If anyone has any information to share in this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300.

To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org<http://www.crimestoppersatlanta.org/>. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 18-104435

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