Crime & Public Safety

Man shot to death inside Peachtree Corners apartment

Officers responded to a report of a person shot at the Fields Peachtree Retreat Apartments and discovered the man’s body, according to police.
Officers responded to a report of a person shot at the Fields Peachtree Retreat Apartments and discovered the man’s body, according to police.
By Chelsea Prince
Jan 31, 2020

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.

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.

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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