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Deadly quadruple shooting in Gwinnett County
Four people were shot and killed in Lawrenceville, according to Gwinnett County Police. A suspect has been taken into custody. FOX 5 has the latest.
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Gwinnett County police are investigating a horrific domestic-related shooting that left four adults dead early Friday morning. Investigators say three children were inside the home during the incident but were able to hide and call for help.
Tragedy unfolds on Brook Ivy Court
What we know:
The Gwinnett County Police Department responded to a "shots fired" call at about 2:30 a.m. on Friday in the 1000 block of Brook Ivy Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered the bodies of four adults inside the residence, all of whom had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Police quickly confirmed the incident was domestic in nature. While the names of the victims have not yet been released, investigators noted that there had been prior calls for service at the household.
Children hide in closet to escape gunfire
Dig deeper:
In a chilling detail from the scene, officials revealed that three young children were present when the shooting began. To protect themselves, the children retreated to a closet to hide.
One of the children managed to call 911, providing critical information that allowed officers to reach the scene within minutes, investigators said. The children were unharmed and have since been picked up by a family member.
K-9 Units track Suspect to woodline
According to investigators, because of the rapid response prompted by the 911 call, officers arrived while the suspect's vehicle was still in the driveway. Believing the shooter was still nearby, K-9 officers were dispatched to search the surrounding area.
The police dog successfully tracked the suspect to a nearby woodline, where he was apprehended. Authorities stated the man was taken into custody without further incident.
Suspect and victim details
What we don't know:
The identity of the victims has not yet been released.
Police have not released the name of the suspect.
The Source: FOX 5's Brittany Edney spoke with investigators with the Gwinnett County Police Department at the scene.