2 teens killed during vape sale in Lawrenceville, police say
Fatal double shooting in Gwinnett County Wednesday night
Two people were killed in a shooting Wednesday night in a Gwinnett County neighborhood, and police say the double homicide may be drug-related. Officers responded to Heatherstone Way around 8:30 p.m. and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe everyone involved knew each other and described the shooting as an isolated incident. One person is in custody and cooperating with investigators, but no charges have been announced. FOX 5 Atlanta's Kim Leoffler reporting.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after police say he shot and killed two teenage brothers during a dispute over a vape cartridge transaction in Gwinnett County on Wednesday night.
Alexander Canela-Panchi (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office)
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What we know:
Gwinnett County police identified the suspect Thursday as Alexander Canela-Panchi. He is accused of killing 17-year-old Jordan Boykin and 14-year-old Antonie Boykin during a meeting on Heather Stone Way in Lawrenceville.
According to investigators, Canela-Panchi arranged to meet the two teenagers to sell them vape cartridges. An altercation occurred during the transaction, and police say Canela-Panchi shot both victims.
Police have not disclosed what sparked the altercation or whether the teenagers knew Canela-Panchi before the meeting.
Two teenagers found shot to death
The backstory:
Officers responded to a report of a shooting on Heather Stone Way at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
When officers arrived, they found two people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police initially withheld the victims' identities and ages while detectives worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Investigators said Wednesday night that the killings appeared to be drug-related. Police also confirmed that one person was in custody and cooperating with detectives.
Authorities said the shooting appeared to be an isolated incident and that there was no known threat to the public.
Suspect faces multiple felony charges
By the numbers:
Following the investigation, detectives identified Canela-Panchi as the suspect and announced his arrest Thursday.
He faces the following charges:
- Two counts of felony murder
- Two counts of aggravated assault
- Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony
- Possession with intent to distribute narcotics
Detectives are continuing to investigate the shooting and verify additional information gathered during the investigation.
How to provide information
What you can do:
Anyone with information about the killings is asked to contact Gwinnett County police detectives at 770-513-5300.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or through StopCrimeATL.com.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Gwinnett County Police Department Public Information Officer Cpl. Angela Carter, who briefed reporters at the scene Wednesday night. This article has been updated since it was originally published.