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Additional murder arrests made in Gwinnett County shooting

One of the shooting victims and the twin brother of another who was killed in the shooting are among the latest who are now facing charges.

Just weeks after a major break in a fatal Gwinnett County shooting, police have arrested two more people - one of which was found shot at the original crime scene.

Police arrested 19-year-old Michael R. Connor of Lawrenceville, Georgia and 16-year-old Alexander Scott of Doraville, Georgia in the 2017 death of 20-year-old Blake Shulte. Both are facing charges of felony murder.

In addition to those charges, both teens face counts of criminal attempt to purchase marijuana and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. In addition, Connor's charges include one count of aggravated assault.

Both were arrested within one day of each other and weeks after the arrest of 20-year-old Tyler Shulte of Buford, Georgia on Jan. 22. The twin brother of the deceased, he faces murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault and violation of the Georgia controlled substances act for the possession of a controlled substance.

Investigations have connected the three to a Nov. 28, 2017 incident that left Blake Shulte dead in the area of Express Lane outside of Buford.

Around 3 a.m., a resident of the Duncan Park neighborhood called Gwinnett police to report hearing gunshots. Police arrived to find Scott with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to the hospital for surgery and ultimately recovered from his injuries.

However, Blake Shulte, who was found in a car not far away - and hours later - did not survive.

Despite the numerous arrests, police have not ruled out the possibility of more suspects and said they would release that information if or when it becomes available.

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