Double Homicide Suspect Turns Himself In To Police

DULUTH, GA – The man who, Gwinnett County Police say, is a suspect in a double homicide that took place Saturday outside the Prime Bar and Grill, in Duluth, turned himself in Wednesday at about 8:40 p.m. He is being held in the Gwinnett County jail with no bond.

Samuel Songsy, 23, was identified as the suspect and a warrant was obtained for aggravated assault. Songsy was wanted for questioning in relation to the incident.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.

The victims were the bar co-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.

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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.

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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Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department