Police Seek Suspects in Gas Station Shooting

Note: the suspect pictured is not believed to be the shooter.

Gwinnett Police are looking for suspects in a recent shooting at a Sugarloaf Parkway gas station.

The incident happened May 8 at the Race Trac store located at 3405 Sugarloaf Parkway near Lawrenceville. The victim was shot in the arm in a possible attempted robbery near his car in the parking lot, police said in a news release.

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The man, who was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening wound, told police an unknown male came up to him and asked to borrow a lighter. When he reached into his car, the suspect pulled a gun and allegedly shot the man. The victim told police he believed the suspect was trying to rob him.

The shooter and two to three other males got into a small maroon car and left the scene, police said.

On Tuesday, police released surveillance images of the person they believe was the driver in the attack.

“This male is not believed to be the shooter, but is wanted for questioning in reference to the incident,” police said in the news release.

Any information on the case can be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online www.crimestoppersatlanta.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000. If tipsters do not wish to remain anonymous contact the Gwinnett County Police Homicide unit at 770-513-5300.

Photos: Gwinnett Police want to interview this man in connection to a May 8 shooting in the parking lot of a Race Trac gast station on Sugarloaf Parkway. He is not the suspected shooter. Credit: Gwinnett Police PIO