Gwinnett Police investigating homicide after man’s body found in hotel parking lot

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The Gwinnett Police department is investigating a homicide after a man’s body was found outside of a hotel, officials said.

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Police said the responded to the 2300 block of Stephens Center Drive at 6 p.m. regarding a person shot call. When they arrived, officials said they found a man in the parking lot of a Studio 6 Extended Stay dead from a gunshot wound.

Officials have a person of interest in custody and the victim has not been identified.

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Anyone with information is asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.

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Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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