Man Charged With Murder, Assault After Domestic Dispute: Police

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — A Lawrenceville man has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault after a domestic incident Monday that left a man dead and a woman wounded.

Justin Kattar, 29, also was charged with cruelty to children because a child witnessed the homicide, according to Gwinnett County Police spokesperson Cpl. Collin Flynn.

Authorities have identified the victim as Brandon Ricks, 24.

Gwinnett County Police responded to a call from a home on Wheylon Drive at 3 a.m. Monday after a woman called to report people had been shot.

When police arrived, they found Ricks dead in front of the residence. Police said they also found a female who had been shot, with non-life-threatening injuries.

Kattan was there when officers arrived, and he surrendered peacefully. He currently is being held at the Gwinnett County Jail.

Anyone with information to share in this case can call Gwinnett County Police detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact 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 indictment in this case.