Shania Green, an 18-year-old mother from Lawrenceville, was killed by a stray bullet while attending a party in Grayson nearly a year ago. As the anniversary of her death approaches, Gwinnett County detectives are making a renewed call for information to solve the case and bring closure to her family.
Just the Facts:
• Date and location: Shania Green was fatally struck inside a home on Chance Lane, Grayson, just after 1 a.m. on Dec. 29, 2023.
• Circumstances: A stray bullet from an unrelated incident outside the residence entered the home and killed Shania, leaving behind her 7-month-old child.
• Investigation status: Detectives continue to follow leads but believe someone in the community may hold key information.
• Victim identified: Shania Green, 18, of Lawrenceville, was named as the victim on January 2.
How You Can Help: Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the events surrounding the shooting to come forward. Tipsters can remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or visiting stopcrimeATL.com. A cash reward is available for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
Shania’s death left her child motherless and her family grieving for answers. Detectives hope that by sharing her story and renewing the call for help, someone will come forward with the information needed to find justice for Shania.
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.
