Gwinnett police investigate deadly double shooting near Norcross

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Gwinnett County police are trying to piece together the series of events leading up to a double shooting that left two people dead in a shopping plaza parking lot early Saturday morning.

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Police said they were called out to the parking lot off Jimmy Carter Blvd. just after 12:30 a.m. to a reported shooting incident. When they arrived, they found two men who had been shot. One died at the scene while the other was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died.

Police have not identified either victim at this time as they try to notify the next of kin.

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Detectives are asking anyone with information on this shooting to contact them at 770-513-5300. You can also call Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers tips are eligible for a cash reward if the information leads to an arrest and indictment in the incident.

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