A quiet weeknight at a Gwinnett County apartment complex turned chaotic on Wednesday when a man was shot during an attempted carjacking at the Longwood Vista apartments. Police say the victim was rushed to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition, while a group of suspects slipped away into the night.
Detectives hunt suspects near Global Forum Boulevard
Gwinnett County police say officers were called around 8:30 p.m. to the Longwood Vista complex in the 2300 block of Global Forum Boulevard, where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. Investigators believe several men dressed in dark clothing tried to carjack the victim before the shooting.
After shots were fired, police say the suspects ran off along Global Forum Boulevard. Detectives are now working to track them down, but officers say there is currently no immediate threat to the wider public.
How to submit tips
Anyone with information is urged to contact Gwinnett County police detectives at 770-513-5300 or reach Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477), according to Gwinnett County. Tipsters can also submit information online and may be eligible for a reward if their information leads to an arrest.
Local context
The shooting comes against the backdrop of a high-profile 2022 carjacking in Gwinnett County that left a man dead and led to convictions, a stark reminder of how quickly a theft attempt can turn deadly, according to FOX 5 Atlanta. In this latest case, detectives say they believe the incident was isolated, but they are canvassing the area and reviewing footage in an effort to identify the suspects.
Police plea for witnesses
Investigators are asking anyone who saw the disturbance at the Longwood Vista complex or who has video from Global Forum Boulevard to contact detectives. Even details that might seem minor could help move the investigation forward. Police continue to process the scene and are urging residents to use the tip lines listed above as the search for the suspects continues.
