Snellville attempted murder-suicide: Police release names
Gwinnett County police are investigating a homicide in the 3000 block of Glen Summit Lane, just south of Snellville, on July 11, 2024. (FOX 5)
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County police have released the identities of those involved in an attempted murder-suicide along Glen Summit Lane last Friday.
According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, 52-year-old Allen Dumas has been charged in connection with the death of 61-year-old Johnita Weaver. Dumas has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a felony.
Officers were called out to the home at around 9:40 p.m. on July 11 after receiving a request to assist in checking on Weaver, who friends had not heard from in a while. Officers arrived and met her friend, who had a key to the home. When they entered the home, the police said they found her dead and Dumas suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to an area hospital.
Investigators said his wounds appeared to be self-inflicted. They are investigating this as a domestic-related attempted murder-suicide.
The case remains under investigation.