Gwinnett County police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened off of Preston Lake Drive on October 11, 2026. (FOX 5)
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Officers responded to a report of gunshots in a Gwinnett County neighborhood on Sunday evening and discovered a man dead at the scene.
What we know:
Gwinnett County police officers responded to calls of possible gunshots around 6 p.m. in the 1500 block of Preston Lake Drive.
While officers were on their way, a second call reported a person lying on the ground.
Officers arrived to find an unresponsive man and rendered first aid.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.
Detectives, crime scene investigators and the medical examiner are processing the scene and interviewing witnesses.
Police noted that the incident appears isolated and does not pose an immediate threat to the public.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers to leave an anonymous tip.
What we don't know:
Police have not yet identified the man or released suspect details, as they work to notify next of kin and gather information.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Sgt. Ryall Choate of the Gwinnett County Police Department, who provided preliminary details during a media briefing at the scene.