Police identify man shot, killed after shootout at Gwinnett County gas station

NORCROSS, Ga. — The Gwinnett County Police Department has identified a man who was shot and killed at a Gwinnett County gas station over the weekend.

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On Sunday, just after 12:40 p.m., officers responded to a person shot call at the Shell gas station on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Jimmy Carter Boulevard.

When they arrived, they found a man, identified as 39-year-old Marcus Bush, of Covington, lying on the ground with gunshot wounds behind the business.

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Authorities said Bush was seen arguing with multiple men at the gas pumps. It’s unclear what they were arguing about.

Officials said the verbal altercation led to a shootout, leaving Bush dead.

Police have not said if they’ve identified the shooter.

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The investigation is ongoing. Detectives are urging anyone with information to come forward and call the department at 770-513-5300.

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