Man shot to death inside Peachtree Corners apartment

Gwinnett County police are investigating after a man was found shot to death inside a Peachtree Corners apartment Friday afternoon.

Officers responded to a report of a person shot at the Fields Peachtree Retreat Apartments about noon and discovered the man’s body in the 700 building, Gwinnett police spokesman Cpl. Collin Flynn said.

While the circumstances surrounding the death are still under investigation, detectives believe the victim and suspect knew each other, Flynn said.

Active Investigation: Homicide on Ashley Lakes Dr in Peachtree Corners. Officers were dispatched to a “person shot” call. When they arrived, they found a deceased male inside one of the apartments. pic.twitter.com/5ubfaXPQj2
— Gwinnett County Police (@GwinnettPd) January 31, 2020

Police have not released a description of the suspect, and the identity of the man killed won’t be made public until his family has been notified, authorities said.

Update: Investigators have just arrived and are securing a search warrant so they can go inside and process the scene. pic.twitter.com/rP73PrQS01
— Gwinnett County Police (@GwinnettPd) January 31, 2020

Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is asked to call Gwinnett detectives at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

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The woman was rescued from underneath the Jeep. A search is underway for the shooters.

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