📍 The Gist: A teenage boy has died following a shooting in a Duluth parking lot, prompting a homicide investigation by Gwinnett officers.
🔍 The Details: Responding to Northside Hospital Duluth early Saturday, officers discovered the victim of a shooting at 4500 Satellite Blvd. The 17-year-old, later identified as Elbert “Josh” Brown from Snellville, initially listed as critical, succumbed to his injuries. The Gwinnett County Police Department is now investigating the case as a homicide, with no suspects currently in custody.
🚔 By The Numbers:
- 1 teenager deceased
- 0 suspects apprehended
🔙 In Context: This incident is the latest in a series of violent events in the area, raising concerns about public safety.
📞 What You Can Do: The Gwinnett County Police Department encourages anyone with information to contact their detectives at 770.513.5300 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or www.stopcrimeATL.com. Tips leading to an arrest and indictment may qualify for a cash reward.
⚖️ What’s Next?: The investigation continues as authorities seek information that could lead to an arrest, with community assistance playing a crucial role.
👮♂️ 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.
