Crime & Safety
Man Arrested In Lawrenceville Double Shooting
The deaths of Timothy Rodgers, 50, and Ricky Johnson, 52, remain under investigation despite the arrest, police said.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Police on Wednesday arrested the man they say shot and killed two other men outside a motel in Lawrenceville last month.
Ladarrwin Davion Copeland, 35, faces two counts of murder and aggravated assault, as well as weapons charges in the January 28 shooting.
Timothy Rodgers, 50, and Ricky Johnson, 52, were found dead outside the Crossland Studio Suites on West Pike Street.
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Copeland is being held without bail at the Gwinnett County Jail.
Lawrenceville Police on Wednesday weren't release other details about the shooting, saying that, despite Copeland's arrest, it remains under investigation.
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They are asking anyone with additional information in the case to contact Lawrenceville Police detectives at 770-399-2412.
Tipsters can also remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting their information to 274637 or visiting crimestoppersatlanta.org.
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