A young Atlanta man was shot and killed outside a Lawrenceville sports bar early Sunday morning, leading to murder charges against a Dacula resident.
What We Know: Marcus Robinson, of Dacula, faces charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony in connection with the death of 21-year-old Jeffrey Gibson of Atlanta. The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. at Dillons Sports Bar on Dogwood Road in unincorporated Lawrenceville. Gibson was rushed to a local hospital by others at the scene but died from his injuries. Robinson is being held without bond at the Gwinnett County Jail.
What We Don’t Know: Police haven’t revealed what sparked the deadly confrontation or whether the two men knew each other before the shooting.
Take Action: Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Gwinnett County Police detectives at 770-513-5300. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to arrests and indictments.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
