21-year-old Atlanta man killed outside Gwinnett County bar, suspect arrested
Courtesy of Gwinnett County Police Department
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a local sports bar early Sunday morning that left a man in his early 20s dead.
What we know:
Officers from the department’s South Precinct responded around 2:30 a.m. to reports of gunfire at Dillons Sports Bar, located at 850 Dogwood Road in unincorporated Lawrenceville. A caller had reported that the victim was being transported to a nearby hospital with at least one gunshot wound.
When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered shell casings in two separate areas on the property — one in the parking lot directly in front of the bar, and another near a nearby nail salon.
The victim, identified as 21-year-old Jeffrey Gibson of Atlanta, later died from his injuries at the hospital, police said. The vehicle used to transport him has been impounded and is being processed by investigators.
One person was taken into custody at the scene and was interviewed by detectives. He was later identified as 26-year-old Marcus Robinson of Dacula, and was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
He's being held at the Gwinnett County Jail without bond.
What's next:
The shooting is now being investigated as a homicide. Police have not yet determined a motive.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Gwinnett County Police detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest and indictment.