GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A man died after a shooting in a motel parking lot along Stone Mountain Highway on Friday, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
Authorities investigated the shooting at the Bugetel Inn & Suites at 4350 Stone Mountain Hwy. The motel is between Rockbridge and Snellville, Georgia, and across from Stone Mountain Nissan and down the road from Dollar Tree.
The police department said when officers arrived, they found the man with a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where police said he died from his injuries.
11Alive SkyTracker flew over the motel, where several patrol vehicles and crime scene tape were seen in the back parking lot.
Investigators believe the man was shot by another man who knew him. However, police said the suspect ran away from the scene before officers arrived.
Police have not yet released the victim's name.
Anyone with information is asked to call GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404.577.TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.
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