17-year-old arrested after shot fired in Norcross robbery

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17-year-old Dearian Tucker is accused of committing an armed robbery at a Norcross gas station on August 3, 2026. (Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department)

NORCROSS, Ga. - A 17-year-old was arrested Monday morning after he fired a gunshot through a glass counter barrier during an armed robbery at a Norcross gas station and led officers to a nearby hotel, according to police. 

What we know:

Officers responded shortly after 6 a.m. Monday to the Texaco in the 5000 block of Singleton Road and learned that a suspect had tried to lure the cashier out from behind the counter, police said. 

When the worker refused, the suspect gave a countdown warning and fired a shot through the plexiglass before running toward Brook Hollow Parkway and Indian Trail Lilburn Road.

Using surveillance footage, investigators tracked 17-year-old Dearian Tucker to the Red Roof Inn and identified his room, police said. 

Tucker barricaded himself inside for a short time before officers took him into custody without any injuries to the victim.

What we don't know:

Officials have not yet confirmed what charges Tucker faces or what motive led to the attempt. Detectives continue to interview the teen while officers remain at the scene gathering evidence.