Man accused of fatally shooting brother in Gwinnett home on Father’s Day
Bryson Moten’s family scrambled to save him after he was shot inside a Gwinnett County home on Father’s Day afternoon.
The 31-year-old was standing in front of a closed bedroom door as his 21-year-old brother, Justin Lacy, stood on the other side with a gun, according to officials. That’s when Lacy pointed the gun at the door and pulled the trigger, police said.
Moten did not survive.
Police were called to the home on Brook Lea Cove near Lawrenceville around 2:45 p.m. Sunday. At some point, Lacy emerged as the suspect, and he was taken in for questioning. He now faces multiple charges, including involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies.
Police have not shared additional information about what led to the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
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