GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Editor's note: On August 11, 2023, Gwinnett County Police provided an update in this case and said felony murder and aggravated assault charges have been dropped against Tristyn Mays and Nyzerrius Carter. Both face tampering with evidence charges. Mays is also charged with possession of a firearm by a person under 18. A new murder suspect has been named in the case. Get details here.
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Police began investigating a deadly shooting that happened in an Applebee's parking lot in Gwinnett County on Monday night. Nearly 48 hours later, authorities have made two arrests.
The Gwinnett County Police Department said the initial call came in around 10:30 p.m. Monday in reference to a person being shot at 5200 Stone Mountain Highway in unincorporated Stone Mountain. The address points to a parking lot between Applebee's and O'Reilly's Auto Parts.
Officers found a man lying in the parking lot when they arrived and said he was taken to the hospital, where he later died. In an update on Wednesday, police identified the victim as 21-year-old Harris Baysassie, of Lilburn.
Investigators said they are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Authorities have not found any indication that Baysassie was at the Applebee's restaurant before the gunfire.
Detectives said two suspects: 17-year-old Tristyn Mays, of Lawrenceville, and 19-year-old Nyzerrius Carter, of Lawrenceville, were arrested in connection with the shooting.
Mays and Carter are now in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail. Authorities said they have been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault. Carter also faces an additional charge of tampering with evidence, police added.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide valuable tips to Crime Stoppers by calling 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visiting the website www.stopcrimeATL.com.