A 38-year-old man was fatally shot in Lawrenceville early Tuesday morning, with investigators now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the violence.

What We Know: Police responded to a 911 call around 12:45 a.m. in the 100 block of Pine Valley Drive, where they found the victim unconscious in a driveway with at least one gunshot wound. Officers attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives confirmed the victim and shooter knew each other, though no arrests have been announced.

The victim’s identity is being withheld by police until family is notified.

Take Action: Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Appleby at [email protected] or 770-670-5148. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or www.StopCrimeATL.org.

👮‍♂️ 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.

A 38-year-old man was fatally shot in Lawrenceville early Tuesday morning, with investigators now working to determine the circumstances surrounding the violence.
B.T. Clark
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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.