Man, woman identified in Gwinnett County fatal domestic-related shooting
Deadly domestic-related shooting in Gwinnett County
Neighbors say they were shocked to learn that police found a man and woman dead in a home in the unincorporated Stone Mountain neighborhood.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Police in Gwinnett County are investigating a "domestic-related homicide" that left two people dead on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Crime scene investigators spent hours going through evidence at the home in unincorporated Stone Mountain.
What we know:
Police said the incident happened in the 300 block of Stone Hill Drive. Officers responded to the area around 4 p.m. Sunday after 911 calls from a relative.
Officers found 43-year-old Pilar Rosas and 40-year-old Maria Garza shot to death when they arrived. Both people had at least one gunshot wound, according to police. In an email to FOX 5, Gwinnett police referred to the man as a "suspect."
"Ultimately, the medical examiner will determine the cause of death. At this moment, it appears one of the gunshots appears to be self-inflicted," said police spokesperson Juan Reyes.
Police investigate "domestic-related" incident in Gwinnett County on July 13, 2025.
Police said it appears the shooting happened after a domestic dispute between two people who "were acquainted," and said officers were not searching for any other suspects involved in the shooting.
The two victims had a longtime relationship, but they did not live together, police say.
What they're saying:
Neighbors tell FOX 5 they were shocked to hear about the violence at the nearby home.
"It's really quiet over here," neighbor Maranda Perez said. "I'm very scared now. Like wow, that couldn't been like right next to me. I have two newborn granddaughters in my home and the bullets could have been flying if we were home."
"Just to hear something like that happened just steps away from my home - it's very shocking," neighbor Warrent Brumfield said.
What's next:
Detectives are still investigating the shooting. Gwinnett Police said they would release more information after it's available.
The Source: Information in this article came from the Gwinnett County Police Department. It was updated to add information learned from officers on the scene.