Drug-Related Shooting In Lilburn Leaves 3 Wounded: Police

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Three men — all of whom were believed to have been together before they scattered — were found shot Sunday evening in unincorporated Lilburn.

Detectives believe the shootings are drug-related, according to a statement from the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Gwinnett and Lilburn police officers found the first man with a gunshot wound to the abdomen at about 7:30 p.m. in the area of 745 Beaver Ruin Road.

A second man who fled the scene by jumping into the bed of a pickup truck — with the driver unaware — was located near Burns Walk Court. Gwinnett Police and the Gwinnett County Fire Department found him with a gunshot wound to the chest.

A third man was found at a residence on Cliffglen Way with unspecified gunshot wounds.

The first two men were taken to Northside Gwinnett Hospital, and the third man was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital. Their conditions are unknown at this time.

The victims were believed to have arrived at the scene in one vehicle, according to Gwinnett Police. The suspects were seen fleeing in several vehicles.

Anyone with information is asked to call Gwinnett County Police detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 (404-577-TIPS) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.