Gwinnett County has seen a spate of crime, death and unusual incidents this week — everything from fatal shootings, the vandalization of a controversial Buford church sign and a marijuana seizure valued around $12 million.
Find a day-by-day breakdown below.
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SATURDAY
Good Samaritan shot outside Gwinnett restaurant: Thomas Rushworth tried to break up a fight outside the Tavern on Medlock Bridge. He was shot instead. Read the full story here.
SUNDAY
Son killed by truck mother was driving: The "unfortunate incident" happened near Snellville. Read the full story here.
MONDAY
Dead man leads Gwinnett police to $12 million pot stash: A medical call at a Norcross storage lot led authorities to more than 500 pounds of marijuana — and leaves a lot of questions. Read the full story here.
'Satan made gays' sign vandalized at Buford church: It remains unclear who dumped black paint on the controversial sign outside Buford's Back to the Bible Holiness Church. Read the full story here.
Restaurant owner, alleged robber shoot and kill each other: The incident happened outside a cafe on Steve Reynolds Boulevard. Read the full story here.
Shoes for sale and a double shooting: The unusual incident near Suwanee left both men with life-threatening injuries. Read the full story here and here.
TUESDAY
Taxi driver takes gun, fends off would-be robber: The incident happened near Norcross' Las Palmas Aparments. Read the full story here.
WEDNESDAY
'Respiratory irritant' evacuates Gwinnett bank: What, exactly, triggered the incident in Lawrenceville remains unclear. Ten people that were inside the bank were treated, with one sent to the hospital. Read the full story here.
Gwinnett dad killed in crowbar attack: A 40-year-old Buford man was arrested after allegedly killing his father with a crowbar. The suspect is also accused of assaulting a police officer. Read the full story here.
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