Buford shooting leaves 23-year-old dead during armed robbery

Published September 6, 2026 5:50 PM EDT

Gwinnett County police detectives are investigating a triple shooting during an armed robbery that left one man dead, and two others wounded in Buford. 

What we know:

Officers rushed to the scene near 1400 Laurel Crossing Parkway on Saturday after gunshots rang out during an armed robbery. 

Police found 23-year-old Marvin Wiley dead at the location, later identifying him as one of the robbery suspects.

A second man was rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds and remains in stable condition.

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Investigators obtained arrest warrants for E'imod Sanchez Toboris Taylor, who was also wounded during the encounter. 

Taylor is in custody facing charges of felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies. 

Detectives believe this was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released details on who fired the gunshots or what specific items suspects targeted during the robbery. 

It remains unclear what led up to the confrontation or whether additional suspects were involved. 

What you can do:

Anyone with information about the incident should call Gwinnett County Police detectives at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous and qualify for a cash reward by contacting Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS or visiting stopcrimeATL.com. 

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Gwinnett County Police Department, who detailed the initial scene and subsequent arrest warrants in official news releases. 

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