Crime & Safety
Suspect Charged With Murder In Connection With Lilburn Death
Gwinnett County Sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect Monday believed to be connected to an August incident on Beaver Ruin Road in Lilburn.
GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — A suspect believed to be connected to the shooting death of a Snellville man in August was arrested Monday and charged with murder, according to Gwinnett police.
Christopher Jean-Pierre was located Monday by Gwinnett County Sheriff’s deputies and charged with the felony murder of Julius Vance, 22, during what authorities believe was a drug-related incident. Jean-Pierre also was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.
Vance was one of three men with gunshot wounds who were found by authorities after an Aug. 2 incident on Beaver Ruin Road in unincorporated Lilburn. The other two victims survived their injuries.
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Gwinnett County Police detectives are still investigating the incident.
Anyone with information to share in this case is asked to call Gwinnett detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should 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 arrest and indictment in this case.
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