Man found shot to death next to car in Snellville subdivision

SNELLVILLE, Ga. - The dead end of Bryant Drive in Snellville was surrounded by police tape and investigators well into Saturday evening. 

It happened around 5 p.m. after Gwinnett County police found a man dead near a vehicle.

What we know:

According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, officers arrived to find the car abandoned at the end of Bryant Drive inside the Willingham Manor subdivision.

Investigators say the man did not live there. One resident told FOX 5 crews they heard gunshots and tires squealing. 

Family members identified the victim as 22-year-old Brian Smith. Police have since confirmed that Smith was the victim.

Brian Smith (Family photo used with permission)

What we don't know:

The circumstances surrounding the deadly shooting have not been disclosed. 

What they're saying:

"But I heard the gunshots from the back is just where I was doing some gardening," said neighbor Elaine Lindo. "So, I heard the gunshots and then I went inside just to look out to see if I see anything. I didn't see nothing. I went back to what I was doing and I came back out here and this place was filled with police cars."

"Scared because there is the gunshots that keep going up somewhere over there sometimes people practicing, I guess," Lindo added. "But this one was right there, You know, you could hear it. And then, like I heard something speed away."

As for the neighborhood, Lindo said, "It's quiet. All you hear the children after school, you know. But nothing, nothing, nothing like 

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to call the Gwinnett County Police Department at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.