A Lawrenceville bakery owner was the victim of a fatal shooting early Saturday morning. The incident took place at Fejzic Euro Bakery off Scenic Highway around 7 a.m., with police arriving to a grim scene. Ervin Fejzic, 37, was discovered shot in the parking lot of his bakery and despite attempts by medics, was declared dead at the location. Lawrenceville Police have confirmed an arrest in the case, according to FOX 5 Atlanta.
Authorities moved quickly to apprehend the suspect, 38-year-old Leroy Taylor of McDonough, implicating him in this brutal crime. Charged with felony murder among other serious offenses, Taylor has been detained at Gwinnett County Jail and is under suicide watch, missing a scheduled first court appearance as a result. Investigators have not publicly speculated on a motive and are actively seeking to substantiate the circumstances that led to the killing. Officials state Taylor is believed to solely bear responsibility for the violence that day.
The slaying has resonated deeply within the local Bosnian community, leaving friends and neighbors in a state of disbelief over the loss of a man praised for his character and dedication to family. "He was a quiet guy, a family guy like I said, he just had his second baby born…it was for everybody shocked," Elvis Sinanovic, a friend of Fejzic, told Hoodline. Kenan Mustic, sharing sentiments of disbelief to WSB-TV, added, "You always ask yourself why bad things happen to good people and this is one of those instances."
The atmosphere in Lawrenceville, typically a quiet and secure area, has undeniably been shaken by the crime. Residents are grappling to understand how such a tragedy could unfold in their midst. Mary Hollowell, a local business owner, conveyed to FOX 5 Atlanta her shock, saying, "I’ve never felt unsafe walking in and out of here, but it can happen anywhere." The Lawrenceville Police Department is urging the public to come forward with any leads, encouraging contact through their detective's email or Crime Stoppers for anonymous information.
