A woman in her 20s was found stabbed to death inside an apartment just outside of Norcross, as confirmed by the Gwinnett County Police Department. The tragic event took place at approximately 6 p.m. on the 1200 block of Hunters Club Lane. As first reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, responding officers discovered the victim with at least one stab wound.
According to Cpl. Juan Madiedo, a spokesperson for the police department, in a statement obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta, "She was beyond any assistance once officers arrived on the scene." Currently, law enforcement believes the stabbing was a domestic incident involving a former occupant of the apartment. While the suspect remains at large, the police are actively seeking to make contact and requested the public's help.
Local law enforcement has not yet detained anyone in connection with the homicide, and efforts to find the attacker are ongoing. Cpl. Madiedo reassured the local community, emphasizing that this appears to be "an isolated incident," reassuring the public that it does not need "to feel in danger right now," as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Homicide detectives, along with the Gwinnett County crime scene unit, have secured the location, collecting evidence and conducting interviews. The involvement of the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's Office was confirmed as well, indicating the thoroughness of the ongoing investigation. Details on potential suspects have not been disclosed by authorities, but anyone with relevant information has been urged to contact detectives at 770-513-5300. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or via their website, as gleaned from Atlanta News First.
