Crime & Public Safety
Crime & Public Safety

Man fatally shot in parking lot of Gwinnett gas station

The shooting victim was found at a Citgo gas station on Centerville Highway in Snellville.

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

Credit: Channel 2 Action News

The shooting victim was found at a Citgo gas station on Centerville Highway in Snellville.
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Updated Nov 17, 2021

A 21-year-old man from Lithonia was shot to death Tuesday night at a Gwinnett County gas station, police said.

Taijuan Hall was found dead from a gunshot wound in the parking lot of a Citgo at 2671 Centerville Highway in Snellville, police spokeswoman Officer Hideshi Valle said in an emailed statement Wednesday morning.

Officers were sent to the gas station shortly after 7 p.m. after receiving a call about a shooting, Valle said. Investigators are “exploring all motives” and asking any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information 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 Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.

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