The Gist: A double shooting took place near the intersection of Valley Club Drive and Sugarloaf Parkway in Gwinnett County, leaving one man dead and another severely wounded.
What Happened? Police responded to a “Shots Fired” call at about 8 p.m. Saturday, officers were en route to the scene when they discovered that two victims were already on their way to the hospital.
Upon their arrival at the hospital, police found one man dead and the other seriously injured. Multiple vehicles were identified as being involved in the incident and the police are currently working to locate them.
By The Numbers:
- 1 dead
- 1 seriously injured
- Multiple vehicles involved
What’s Next? The Gwinnett County Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigators have processed the scene and are seeking any available security footage or potential eyewitnesses.
The public is encouraged to share any relevant information with the police department at 770-513-5300. Tips can also be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or on their website, with a cash reward offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
Case Number: 23-0040973.
👮♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: Here are statistics from The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents.
2023 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 39,135
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 18,874
- Gun-related injuries: 36,357
- Mass shootings: 656
2022 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 42,064
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 20,200
- Gun-related injuries: 38,500
- Mass shootings: 647
While firearm deaths and injuries saw a slight decline compared to previous years, mass shootings continued to rise, with 2023 surpassing 650 incidents. This underscores the continued severity of gun violence in the U.S.
To Be Clear: These aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken.
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
