Crime & Safety

Gwinnett Teen Shot, Killed Near Mariray Court

No arrests have been made in the case, police said.

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — The body of a 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed Sunday near Mariray Court was found on a subdivision's basketball court, according to the Gwinnett Police Department.

Police said the boy has been identified as Timothy Buchanan, of Lawrenceville.

Police responded to Mariray Court around 4 p.m. after receiving a report of a person shot.

Find out what's happening in Lawrencevillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

No arrests have been made and a motive is unknown, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at (770) 513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-8477.

Find out what's happening in Lawrencevillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.