A 13-year-old boy was fatally shot Tuesday afternoon near his home in Gwinnett County, police said.
Officers were called to Windward Lane in unincorporated Norcross at about 5:40 p.m. At the scene, police said they found a teenager suffering from a gunshot wound. He was located in the street near his home, which is off Beaver Ruin Road and a short drive from I-85, police added.
The victim was taken to a hospital, where he died. He was identified as Jaeden Travis of Norcross by police.
Gwinnett police said they investigated the scene and are “currently following leads.” No information on a suspect was provided.
“The motive for this incident is unclear at this time and more information will be released as the investigation continues,” police said.
The victim’s father, Harold Travis, told Channel 2 Action News that a group pulled up to their home and Jaeden ran outside. He said he then heard a round of gunfire.
“By the time I got to the middle of the street ... my son went down,” he said. “They just destroyed my life when they took my son.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwinnett detectives at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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