LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Gwinnett County Police are investigating after two men were shot in Lawrenceville Sunday afternoon.
Authorities responded to the shooting just after 3 p.m. near the intersection of Macland Drive and McCart Road along Paper Mill Road. When officers arrived, they found a man, in his 20s, who was shot. Another man in his 20s was also found shot a short distance away in a vehicle, Gwinnett County Police said.
Both men were taken to the hospital where one of them died from his injuries. Gwinnett County Police said the other man is in critical condition.
Investigators believe the men met at the location just before the shooting. They are still working to determine what led up to the shooting. The motive for the shooting appears to be drug-related, according to police.
"At this time, investigators are trying to piece together exactly where the shooting took place, who was involved and exactly why these two individuals were shot, and whether or not there's potentially more people involved in this," Sgt. Collin Flynn said.
If anyone has any information, call Gwinnett County Police at (770) 513-5300. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers (404) 577-TIPS (8477) or online.