GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – Police are investigating a double fatal shooting along a residential Lawrenceville street that investigators suspect may be tied to drugs.
Lawrenceville deadly double shooting
What we know:
Officers went to Heather Stone Way in Lawrenceville around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday after receiving a report of a person shot, according to Gwinnett County Police Department Public Information Officer Cpl. Angela Carter.
When officers arrived, they found two people who had been shot and died at the scene, Carter said.
A third person remained at the location, was taken into custody, and is cooperating with detectives, according to police. Carter noted the detained person is currently the only suspected individual and emphasized there is no danger to the community.
“All parties involved in this investigation are believed to know each other,” Carter said. “And it is believed that at this time, they it potentially is drug related.”
Unanswered questions in Gwinnett
What we don’t know:
Authorities have not released the names or ages of the two people who died, nor has the identity of the person in custody been made public.
Investigators have not determined the specific sequence of events leading up to the gunfire, whether the victims were related, or if anyone involved lived in the neighborhood.
Community response on scene
What they’re saying:
Carter explained that the deceased individuals were visible to the public, prompting multiple calls from area neighbors who were home when the gunfire erupted.
“We believe that is drug related at this time, but we’re not quite sure what each step was leading up to it,” Carter said.
Potential updates from detectives
What’s next:
Detectives are interviewing the person in custody to learn what sparked the violence.
Police stated they have not announced any formal charges and will release updates as the investigation develops.
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.