Crime & Safety

Gwinnett County Police Investigating Fatal Apartment Shooting

Gwinnett County police said they found a man dead inside an apartment on Ashley Lakes Drive in Peachtree Corners.

Police said the shooting happened on Ashley Lakes Drive. Officers said they were initially dispatched to a “person shot” call.
Police said the shooting happened on Ashley Lakes Drive. Officers said they were initially dispatched to a “person shot” call. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA—Police with the Gwinnett County Police Department say they are investigating a fatal shooting in Peachtree Corners that occurred Friday afternoon.

The shooting happened on Ashley Lakes Drive in Peachtree Corners just after 12 p.m. Friday, they say.

Officers say they were dispatched to the scene after receiving a 911 call alerting them that a male had been shot inside one of the apartments.

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When officers arrived, they say located a deceased man in the 700 building of the complex.

Detectives responded to the scene to collect evidence and speak with witnesses, police said.

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At this time, detectives believe that the victim was familiar with the suspect. There is no description of the suspect.

Police said information on the victim will be held until the next of kin is notified.

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.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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