Tragedy struck at a Gwinnett County hotel late Tuesday night when gunfire resulted in the death of one man and injuries to an innocent bystander. The incident, which took place at the Horizon Inn & Suites, is now under investigation as homicide detectives piece together the events that led to the shooting. FOX 5 Atlanta reports that 29-year-old Norcross resident Andre Jones was the man shot in the chest and pronounced dead after being rushed to a local hospital.
In addition to finding Jones, law enforcement discovered a woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her leg. She has been identified as an uninvolved party injured during the incident. The police have yet to release her identity. A motive for the shooting is still being sought, and authorities have made no arrests at this time.
Officials are asking anyone with knowledge of the crime to come forward. In a search for justice for both Jones and the injured woman, the Gwinnett County detectives are urging members of the public to provide any information that could help. Tips can be directed to the detectives at (770) 513-5300, or for those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers is accessible at (404) 577-8477. Tips leading to an arrest and indictment may be eligible for a cash reward, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
"Detectives are still searching for a motive for the shooting and are currently following up on leads," police said. The community has been left shaken as the investigation unfolds, with the repercussions of the violence felt by both the victims' families and the residents of 6100 block of Dawson Boulevard, as detailed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. As the Gwinnett County police continue their work, the hotel and its surrounding area remain under scrutiny, with officials hoping that public input will assist in bringing a swift resolution to the case.
