Authorities in Gwinnett County are piecing together the events that led to a deadly shooting outside a sports bar yesterday morning. 21-year-old Jeffrey Gibson from Atlanta was tragically killed in the incident that unfolded around 2:30 a.m. at Dillons Sports Bar, as confirmed by Gwinnett County police officials.
The violence erupted outside the drinking establishment located at 850 Dogwood Road in unincorporated Lawrenceville. Officers arriving at the scene found shell casings scattered in two separate areas: one directly in front of the bar and another near an adjacent nail salon. FOX5 Atlanta reported that the victim was already en route to the hospital when authorities reached the location. The vehicle used to swiftly transport Gibson has been impounded and is currently undergoing processing by investigators.
Details gleaned from the FOX5 Atlanta account identify Marcus Robinson, 26, of Dacula, as the individual arrested in connection with the shooting. Robinson faces charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department (GCPD), he is being held at the Gwinnett County Jail without bond.
While the motive behind the shooting remains unclear, the police are actively working to unravel the circumstances that led to Gibson's death. Gwinnett County Police detectives are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the ongoing homicide investigation. According to a statement obtained by AccessWDUN, tipsters with relevant information should contact GCPD detectives at (770) 513-5300 or, for confidentiality, reach out to Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com, where they may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest and indictment.
