Felony Murder, Assault Charges For Accused Shooter: Police

UPDATE: Gwinnett County police have identified the shooting victim as Illijah Ayala-Bracken, 28. Detectives arrested Aaron Taylor, 31, in connection with the shooting. Taylor has been charged with aggravated assault and felony murder.

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — Gwinnett police are investigating a shooting death that occurred late Wednesday night at an apartment and townhome complex on Beaver Ruin Road.

When officers arrived at the Grove at Stonebrook Apartments in Norcross after 11 p.m., they found the male victim in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. They arrested another man with a firearm, according to a spokesperson for the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Gwinnett detectives believe a fight between the two men led to the shooting, and they’re investigating it as a homicide.

Anyone with information in this case can call Gwinnett detectives at 770 513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Atlanta Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 (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.