Note found on allegedly armed man fatally shot by Gwinnett police, officials say

Gwinnett County police shot and killed an allegedly armed man who was carrying a note during an incident near Norcross.

There was a police presence Friday morning on Singleton Road south of Interstate 85. Police said officers responded to a call about a man with a gun at around 8:30 a.m.

"Upon arrival, officers attempted to speak to the male and during the incident, the suspect pointed a gun at an officer," Gwinnett County police spokesperson Hideshi Valle. "A Gwinnett police officer fired at the male. The male was transported to a local hospital where he died of his injuries. At the hospital, a note was located on the male addressed to Gwinnett County police."

Gwinnett County Police Department units at the scene of an alleged officer-involved shooting on Nov. 4, 2022.

Gwinnett County Police Department units at the scene of an alleged officer-involved shooting on Nov. 4, 2022. (Gwinnett County Police Department)

That note has been turned over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

SKYFOX flew over the scene and saw police lining Singleton Road near the soccer field. Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office and GBI personnel were at the scene. The road used to be closed in one direction.

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SKYFOX over the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Gwinnett County on Nov. 4, 2022.

From: FOX 5 Atlanta

A FOX 5 News viewer sent photos of the scene on Singleton Road where investigators were gathered.

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Photo of police near officer-involved shooting on Singleton Road. (Provided by viewer)

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