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Deadly Shooting Erupts Off Stone Mountain Highway
2 Aug
Summary
- Police responded to gunshots heard early Sunday morning.
- A suspect was apprehended fleeing the shopping plaza parking lot.
- An altercation preceded the fatal shooting incident.
Gwinnett County Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place just after midnight on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026. The incident occurred in the parking lot of a shopping plaza located at 3541 Stone Mountain Highway, west of Snellville.
Officers on patrol heard gunshots and observed a male suspect fleeing the scene. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Upon investigation, a man was found in the parking lot with a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities have indicated that an altercation took place between individuals before the shots were fired. The relationship between the victim and the suspect is currently unknown, and their identities have not yet been released by Gwinnett PD.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Gwinnett County detectives or Crime Stoppers. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
