Man shot, killed outside Gwinnett home; 1 detained, police say
A man was shot and killed in a Gwinnett County neighborhood Monday, according to officials.
Gwinnett police got a report about a person shot just before 8 a.m. at a home on Salem Drive between the Arbor Ridge and Mountain Cove areas in the county’s southwest corner.
When officers arrived, they found a man lying in the front yard.
“He was beyond any help that the officers could give him,” police spokesman Cpl. Juan Madiedo told reporters at the scene.
The man, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
One man has been detained for questioning, and investigators say they believe he is the shooter, Madiedo said. The man’s name has not been released.
Police say they believe a domestic argument broke out between the victim and the suspected shooter, which escalated to gunfire. Madiedo said the two knew each other, but he could not disclose more about their relationship.
Officials did not confirm if charges are expected.
Anyone with information 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 can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.
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