A woman was killed Monday night when a bullet tore through her Gwinnett County apartment.
Shamecia Byrd, 35, was dead when Gwinnett County police arrived at the complex on Club Lakes Parkway outside Lawrenceville, authorities said.
“Investigators believe the female was inside the apartment and that the suspect(s) shot her from somewhere outside,” Gwinnett police spokesman Cpl. Collin Flynn said in a news release. “There were four people in the apartment at the time of the shooting but there were no other injuries.”
Investigators have been on the scene since just before midnight.
“Detectives are continuing to canvass the scene for witnesses and evidence,” Flynn said. “The motive for this shooting is unknown at this time.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwinnett County detectives at 770-513-5300.
Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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