A fatal shooting in a Gwinnett County neighborhood yesterday afternoon has left one man dead, authorities said. Responding to the scene around 3:30 p.m., officers discovered a male victim with at least one gunshot wound in the 6200 block of Josephine Road, confirmed Gwinnett County police. The residential area lies just south of Buford Highway, not far from the city of Norcross.
The incident, which is still being investigated, escalated from an argument between the victim and at least one other person, the police believe. Running from the scene and still at large, police are searching for the suspected shooter, whose identity they have not released to the public yet. Further details about the argument or possible motive behind the shooting have not been disclosed at this time.
Authorities are keeping the name of the deceased under wraps pending notification of next of kin. As the inquiry into the tragic event continues, local law enforcement urges anyone with potentially helpful information to come forward. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Gwinnett police detectives at 770-513-5300," reported the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in an article published yesterday. Meanwhile, for those wishing to retain anonymity while still providing assistance can contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta.
Without a suspect in custody, the community has been left with an unsettling sense of unrest. Crime Stoppers Atlanta, a venue for anonymous tips, is reachable at 404-577-8477, or through texting information to 274637, as per details shared by Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Tipsters may also visit the Crime Stoppers website directly for submitting leads that could aid in the arrest and potential indictment of the person responsible. According to Atlanta News First, those who provide information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
