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WANTED | Police search for 19-year-old shooting suspect

The department said Miguel Rodriguez is known to drive a Jeep Wrangler with Georgia tag XEG482.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Police in Gwinnett are searching for a 19-year-old who they believe is responsible for a deadly shooting inside a home in Lilburn. 

Gwinnett Police Department provided a photo of the suspect. The department said Miguel Rodriguez is known to drive a Jeep Wrangler with Georgia tag XEG482. Police in Gwinnett said Rodriguez has active warrants for felony murder and aggravated assault.

On Saturday, officers were dispatched to a home on Fox Forest Court in the southwest part of the city around 12:40 a.m. Police said they found 45-year-old Felipe Velasco shot inside the home. 

Credit: GCPD

He was taken to the hospital, but the department said Velasco died when he arrived. Gwinnett Police believe the motive of the shooting was "domestic-related."

Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is asked to contact the department at 770-513-5300.To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

   

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