Two teenagers were arrested after a man was fatally shot in the parking lot of a Gwinnett County Applebee’s late Monday night, according to officials.
Nyzerrius Carter, 19, and Tristyn Derriun Mays, 17, are both facing charges of murder and aggravated assault in the shooting that took place around 10:30 p.m. at the restaurant on Stone Mountain Highway, on the east side of Stone Mountain Park, police said.
The victim, identified as 21-year-old Harris Baysassie of Lilburn, was found in the lot shared by O’Reilly Auto Parts, according to police. He was rushed to a hospital, where he died shortly after arriving.
Officials said there is no indication that the victim had been a patron of the restaurant prior to the shooting.
Investigators are looking into the possibility that there had been an exchange of gunfire between the suspects and victim, according to police. They are gathering any relevant security footage from nearby businesses. Detectives said they are also working to identify any additional suspects who may have been involved.
Carter, who faces an additional tampering with evidence charge, was booked into the Gwinnett jail Tuesday, and Mays was booked Wednesday.
Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department
Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department
Anyone with information is asked to contact 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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