The Gist: Two Norcross teenagers, Salvador Ruiz Gonzalez and Andy Antonio-Herrera, have been arrested by the Gwinnett County Police Department in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Andres David Buitrago Castillo.
What Happened?: The incident, which occurred in Gwinnett County, resulted in the death of Castillo. The two suspects, 16-year-old Ruiz Gonzalez and 15-year-old Antonio-Herrera, are both from Norcross. They are being charged as adults, with Ruiz Gonzalez facing charges of felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies, and armed robbery.
Antonio-Herrera is charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, p;ossession of a firearm during the commission of certain felonies, and criminal attempt to commit a felony. Both are currently held at a Regional Youth Detention Center.
Why It Matters: This case underscores the ongoing issue of violent crime involving young people in our community. The charges brought against these teenagers are serious and reflect the gravity of the crime committed.
Reminder: Crime articles contain only charges and information from police reports and law enforcement statements. Suspects and defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Gun Violence:
According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit organization that tracks gun-related incidents in the United States, there were:
In 2020:
- 43,551 total gun-related incidents, including:
- 19,379 gun-related deaths
- 39,707 gun-related injuries
- 612 mass shootings (defined as an incident in which four or more people are shot, excluding the shooter)
In 2019:
- 39,707 total gun-related incidents, including:
- 15,208 gun-related deaths
- 29,613 gun-related injuries
- 417 mass shootings
These numbers include homicides, suicides, unintentional discharges, and defensive gun use.
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