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Last updated November 11, 2022 @ 7:46 AM ET
The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Gwinnett County Police Department:
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Donoven Jones (age 18, Powder Springs). When officers arrived witnesses provided description of a suspect that had run away from the scene. Officers located the suspect nearby and a gun was found in his possession.
Homicide detectives have charged Kobe Williams (age 21, Buford) with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime. There was an altercation between Williams and Jones in the parking lot that led to Williams shooting Jones. The details of the altercation and motive of the shooting are still being investigated. Detectives are asking for anyone that may have witnessed the incident to come for with information they may have.
ORIGINAL:
Gwinnett County Police Homicide unit is investigating a shooting that resulted in a man’s death. At approximately 6:00 PM officers responded to the 2300 block of Stephens Center Dr. to a person shot call. When officers arrived, they found a man in the parking lot deceased of a gunshot wound.
Responding officers detained a person of interest at the scene. The victim has not been identified and the next of kin has not been notified. The Crime Scene Unit is currently processing the scene and the Medical Examiner has been notified.
If anyone has any information to share in 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.
Case Number: 220091839
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