A man was shot and killed early Sunday in a Gwinnett County neighborhood, authorities said.
Gwinnett police responded around 1:10 a.m. to a report of a person shot on Pepperwood Trail near Norcross. When officers arrived, they found a man dead from an apparent gunshot wound, police said.
He was later identified as Angel Mendoza, 39, of Lawrenceville.
Authorities said they are following up on leads, but a motive is unclear at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with more information is asked to call Gwinnett police at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a cash reward, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.
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