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Man shot, killed while sitting in car in Gwinnett County neighborhood

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE FEB. 14:

Police have made two arrests in the case of a Gwinnett County man found shot inside his car.

Gwinnett County Police said 17-year-old Sebastian Resendiz-Garcia and 20-year-old Miguel Gonzalez are now in custody.

The pair are accused of killing 28-year-old Marcus Gilead and police said the three have history together.

“Detectives believe that the victim in this case was specifically targeted for robbery. The victim was involved in drug activity and the two defendants had a previous history with him,” police said in a release.

Garcia and Gonzalez face the following charges: felony murder, aggravated assault, criminal attempt to commit robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

ORIGINAL STORY FEB. 10:

Police have identified a man who was shot and killed while sitting in his car Monday evening. Marcus Gilead, 28 of Loganville, died in the shooting off Wrenwood Court.

“The victim was sitting in a car in his driveway when he was approached by at least one suspect – we believe this was robbery related,” said Gwinnett County Cpl. Collin Flynn.

Police said they found Gilead with at least one gunshot wound. He later died at the hospital.

Detectives are currently trying to figure out who might know something about the shooting.

Neighbor Otis Pollard said the neighborhood is usually quiet. He just moved his family there in September.

“I heard about four shots. Four shots and it was pretty loud. And at first, I thought it was just firecrackers, someone acting silly outside but then there was a little bit of a ruckus that was down the street,” Pollard said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by calling Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting the Crime Stoppers website.