Clayton Sheriff Victor Hill Charged in Gwinnett County Shooting

Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill has been charged in Sunday’s shooting in Gwinnett County that critically injured a woman friend.

Gwinnett County Police said in a news release Wednesday evening that Hill has been charged with reckless conduct, a misdemeanor.

Police issued an arrest warrant at around 5 p.m. Wednesday and the sheriff turned himself in at the Gwinnett County Detention Center around 7:45 p.m.

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Hill, 50, a Rex resident, was released about an hour later after posting a $2,950 bond, according to jail records.

Hill allegedly shot Gwenevere McCord, 43, of Jonesboro, Sunday in a model home near Lawrenceville. McCord was found shot in the abdomen and taken in critical condition at Gwinnett Medical Center, where she has remained.

Police said Hill called 911 at 5:39 p.m. Sunday to report the accidental shooting at the model home located at 2567 Britt Trail Drive, located near Tribble Mill Park. McCord is an agent for Paran Realty and worked at the model home.

Neither Hill nor police have revealed much more about what happened leading up to the shooting. Hill hasn’t spoken with police.

“Sheriff Victor Hill was afforded the opportunity to provide a statement about the incident but he declined to comment,” Gwinnett Police said in the Wednesday night news release.

On Tuesday, the sheriff released a brief statement on the incident, which he called a “tragic and heartbreaking accident.” He asked for prayers for McCord.

(Photo: Victor Hill. Gwinnett County mug shot)

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