Cops: Man shot, killed at Peachtree Corners apartment complex

A man was shot to death in front of a Peachtree Corners apartment complex Sunday morning, according to Gwinnett County police.

Investigators were sent to the complex at 1700 Hunter Ridge Lane about 11:30 a.m. to investigate a report of a shooting, Gwinnett police spokeswoman Cpl. Michele Pihera said. When they arrived, they found the injured man.

Active Investigation: Homicide - 1700 Hunters Ridge Lane in Peachtree Corners. The call came in at around 11:30am as a “person shot.” The victim later died at a local hospital. The PIO will be providing more updates as they become available. pic.twitter.com/hH9EWXJr0W
— Gwinnett County Police (@GwinnettPd) February 14, 2021

The victim was laying on the ground and had at least one gunshot wound, Pihera said. He was taken to a hospital, where he died.

The victim’s name has not been released.

Police are still investigating the cause of the shooting.

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