Suspects arrested, victim identified in fatal shooting on Pepperwood Trail in Norcross
Sulma Mejia-Orellana has been charged with Aggravated Assault. Esteven Avile-Vega has been charged with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of Certain Crimes. (Supplied)
NORCROSS - At approximately 1:10 a.m. Sunday, Gwinnett County Police Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a person shot on Pepperwood Trail in Norcross. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim who was later pronounced dead due to an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim was identified as 39-year-old Angel Mendoza late Sunday night.
The Gwinnett County Police Department's Homicide and Crime Scene Investigations Units conducted an on-scene investigation and arrested two suspects in this case.
Pepperwood Trail in Norcross
Esteven Avile-Vega, 26, of Lawrenceville and his girlfriend Sulma Mejia-Orellana, 26, also of Lawrenceville were both taken into custody.
Avile-Vega was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes.
Mejia-Orellana was charged with aggravated assault.
The two are being held at the Gwinnett County Jail.
Authorities have still not determined the motive behind the incident. The investigation continues.
Gwinnett County Police are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Those who may have information are asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. For anonymous tips, Crime Stoppers can be contacted at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters may receive a cash reward for any information that leads to an arrest and indictment in this case.
This is an ongoing investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.