Gwinnett man accused of killing roommate faces malice murder charge
A man was shot to death at a Gwinnett County home in a “domestic-related” incident between roommates Thursday, police said.
Gwinnett officers responded to a call around 1:30 a.m. at a home in the 800 block of Roxholly Lane in the Roxwood Park subdivision. The area is just west of I-985 and south of Buford.
When police arrived, they found one man dead inside the home from a gunshot wound. He was later identified as 32-year-old Gavin Fitzgibbon by police.
Investigators spoke with witnesses who were inside the home and detained one man for questioning. Police identified him as 28-year-old Ian Stewart.
After questioning Stewart, police charged him with multiple counts related to the shooting, including malice murder.
“It appears the motive for this incident is domestic related,” police spokesperson Sgt. Collin Flynn said in a statement.
Stewart was also booked into the Gwinnett jail on counts of felony murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, police said. He remains in jail without bond.
Anyone with information on this case is asked to contact Gwinnett 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 may receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
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