Home Invasion Murder, Armed Robbery Arrest Made: Police

SNELLVILLE, GA — Gwinnett County Police have arrested and charged a man accused of murder and armed robbery, as well as additional crimes, in Snellville. Terrence Darnell Lee, 32, of Conyers, is charged with the home invasion-murder and armed robbery that took place on Grand Manor Trail in Snellville, July 28.

Authorities say Lee fatally shot Kemar Hawkins, 27, during a home break-in in the 3500 block of Grand Manor Trail in Snellville. The investigation led police to believe the murder was the result of a home invasion. Lee reportedly pried a screen off an open window to enter Hawkins' residence, police determined.

According to police, shortly after the murder, a red Dodge Journey was seen leaving the area on a private security camera. Lee was suspected as the burglar because he had access to the vehicle during the time of the murder.

Lee also had an outstanding warrant for probation violation. He was arrested Aug. 9 and brought to GCPD headquarters for questioning. Following his interview, he was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail for the outstanding warrant and held with no bond. Police continued to investigate the evidence linking Lee to the murder and other crimes around the area.

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On Aug. 14, Lee was formally charged with three separate crimes in Gwinnett County; they were: felony murder, aggravated assault, home invasion and use of a firearm by a convicted felon.

He was also is being charged in an armed robbery that happened at 4183 Moonbeam Way in Snellville, July 29.

Authorities say Lee is also a suspect in cases in Hillsboro County, Florida; Rockdale County and the city of Snellville. Police said they are looking at other crimes in Gwinnett County that may have been committed by Lee and additional charges could be forthcoming.

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