A man has been found dead with a gunshot wound at a Gwinnett County residence yesterday morning, as per local police reports. Officers arrived on the scene in the 3800 block of Saddle Ridge Drive near Snellville, responding to a distress call received shortly after 3 a.m. The Gwinnett County Police Department, referenced by FOX5 Atlanta, stated that upon arrival, a man was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound.
Homicide detectives along with the Crime Scene Unit were dispatched to thoroughly investigate the scene of the crime. Cpl. Tebin Clack, speaking at a morning briefing, has gone on record to seemingly indicate that this shooting was an isolated event, reassuring that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Further details, including the victim's identity and potential motives, remain undisclosed pending an investigation.
The Gwinnett County Police urge anyone with information to step forward. According to an interview with a Gwinnett Police spokesperson cited by 11Alive, "If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case."
The department is working to notify next-of-kin before releasing the victim’s identity to the public. Interviews with witnesses were being conducted following the incident, but no suspect information has yet been made publicly available.
