The Gist: A shooting last night in Lawrenceville has left one woman dead.
What Happened?: Gwinnett County Police Detectives are currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Spanish Moss Court. in Lawrenceville. At around 8:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a person shot.
Upon arrival, they discovered an adult female who had succumbed to a gunshot wound. The shooter, also an adult female and known to the deceased, remained at the scene and is currently being questioned by Homicide Detectives.
Witnesses at the scene told police that the shooting followed an altercation between the two women.
What’s Next?: GCPD detectives will continue their investigation into the shooting, interviewing the shooter and potential witnesses to gather more details about the events leading up to the tragic loss of life. Updates on the case will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
Case Number: GP230053461
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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