GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A petty crime turned violent near Duluth when suspects fired bullets into a home after a homeowner tried to scare them off during an attempted car break-in, police said.
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Investigators said the homeowner spotted suspects breaking into vehicles early Saturday morning. When he tapped on his window, they ran - but not before firing multiple gunshots into his house.
No one was injured, but police said bullets tore through walls just feet from where children were sleeping on Sierra Court near Satellite Boulevard. Several cars along the street were also broken into.
“They’re firing at innocent victims,” Cpl. Juan Madiedo said. “Call 911. Do not try and stop them.”
Maria Ramirez, who lives nearby, said she was shaken by the violence.
“Police blocked off the exit, which was a bit startling,” she said. “Felt a bit unsafe.”
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Investigators said no arrests have been made, but investigators are processing evidence from two recovered vehicles.
“This group of individuals is very organized and very violent,” Madiedo said. “We’re pursuing every lead aggressively.”
Ramirez said she is relieved no one was hurt but is left wondering why it happened.
“I mean, what the heck? Why did they do that?” she said. “It’s messed up.”
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