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Man shot to death near Gwinnett County gas station, police investigating

By and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  July 15, 2024 5:59am EDT
Gwinnett County
FOX 5 Atlanta

Man gunned down on gas station surveillance

The shooting and killing of a man close to the Shell Gas Station near Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Rockbridge Road was caught on surveillance. FOX 5 Atlanta spoke to a woman who mistakenly thought the deceased victim was sleeping.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A surveillance camera caught the moment a man was shot and killed behind a Gwinnett County gas station around 9 p.m. on Sunday.

It happened near the Shell on Jimmy Carter Boulevard and Rockbridge Road.

The video shows a man appearing to walk up to a woman when a second person shoots him multiple times.

"I wish I would have just paid closer attention," a woman who asked not to be identified told us. "Maybe I could have helped him."

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The woman was on her way to work Sunday night when she found the man on the ground and ended up walking past him because she thought he was sleeping.

Eventually, the police were called. Investigators say they tried to save the man, but they were too late. While it is unclear where the victim was heading, the area is a popular cut through to an apartment complex.

"They're still investigating this case aggressively, they're still conducting interviews," said Corporal Juan Madiedo. "They're still canvassing the area for potential additional video and any other witness that might have seen the shooting."

People in the community were left shocked after hearing about what happened.

"It seemed like he was looking for that dude, waiting for that dude, and he has some animosity towards him if he shot him multiple times," said Terrance Tucker.

Investigators have not identified the victim, but one person says he came to the U.S. about 15 years ago to work. Those in the community want to know who did this and why.

"I want his family to have closure," the woman said. "I hope they get closure."

Investigators say they know there was a group in the area at the time of the shooting, and they hope to talk with them.

If you know anything about this case, call the Gwinnett County Police Department at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or online. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.