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A man was found dead lying on the ground in Gwinnett. Police are charging this woman with murder

Officers received a call of a man 'lying on the ground near the roadway' on the 3400 block of Forest Knoll Court in Duluth around 8:40 p.m. Saturday.
Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County Police arrested a woman in connection to a homicide that happened over the weekend. 

Officers received a call of a man "lying on the ground near the roadway"  on the 3400 block of Forest Knoll Court in Duluth around 8:40 p.m. Saturday.  

Police said when crews arrived on scene they found Mario Acosta-Chavez dead with a gunshot wound. 

Just a few days later, Police stated they arrested Erika Garcia for Acosta-Chavez's murder. 

Police have not stated a motive or what happened that led up to the shooting that night. 

Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department

Police also haven't stated the relation between Garcia and Acosta-Chavez

Garcia is being charged with aggravated assault and felony murder.

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting can call 770-513-5300 or visit here.

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