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Young Lawrenceville mother's murder still unsolved, police asking for help

By and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  November 20, 2024 2:47pm EST
Gwinnett County
FOX 5 Atlanta

Who shot mom at house party in Grayson?

Gwinnett County police are asking for the public's help finding the shooter who killed a young mother at a Grayson house party on Chance Lane in 2023.

The Brief

    • Gwinnett County police are seeking public assistance nearly a year after Shania Green, a young mother, was shot and killed by a stray bullet during a house party in Grayson.
    • Cpl. J.C. Madiedo emphasized that Green was an innocent bystander, hit while minding her business as an unrelated fight occurred outside.
    • Although cell phone video captured the aftermath and neighbors expressed their dismay over the unresolved case, police said witnesses have not come forward with crucial information.
    • Investigators are following all leads but highlight the necessity of public input to solve the case and provide closure for Green's family, including her young child.
    • Anyone with information is urged to contact Gwinnett Police or Crime Stoppers.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County Police are turning to the public for help nearly a year after a young mother was shot and killed at a house party in Grayson.

Shania Green, an 18-year-old mom from Lawrenceville, was fatally struck by a stray bullet while attending a party on Dec. 29, 2023.

"Ms. Green had nothing to do with the incident," Cpl. J.C. Madiedo told FOX 5's Deidra Dukes. "She was just sitting there on the couch when a bullet went through the house and struck her, and she lost her life, left behind a seven-month-old child."

The incident occurred shortly after 1 a.m. at a residence on Chance Lane, where officers responded to reports of a shooting. Inside the home, police discovered Green’s lifeless body. Investigators later determined that the bullet that killed Green was unrelated to the house party and was fired during an incident outside.

"There's multiple individuals that were out there that witnessed this," Madiedo said. "We need someone to please come forward."

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As the anniversary of Green’s death approaches, her family and investigators hope someone will come forward with the information needed to bring justice for Shania and her young child.

"Detectives told me they followed all leads, and they're continuing to follow leads. But we need help from the public. We can't do this alone. We need the public to come forward and provide that tip that can bring the closure," Cpl. Madiedo said.

Authorities remind the public that tips can be provided anonymously. Individuals with information can contact Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit stopcrimeATL.com. Tipsters are eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest and indictment in the case.

The Source: This is an original report by FOX 5 Atlanta's Deidra Dukes. It includes information previously reported by the FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team and reporter Tyler Fingert.