Police: Woman Who Killed Intruder Is Restaurant Owner

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — The woman who shot and killed an intruder in her Gwinnett County residence is the owner of an Asian restaurant and seafood business, police said.

They believe she was personally targeted for robbery in the home invasion, which happened shortly before 4 a.m. Friday at 3500 Spring Dr., an Atlanta address in unincorporated Gwinnett County.

The homeowner, whom police are not identifying by name, told police dispatchers that she and a man staying in another room woke to the sounds of someone entering the home. She got a handgun and went to investigate the sounds, according to police.

She discovered at least three men coming through the front door and began firing, striking at least one suspect, who was hit in the torso and killed, police say.

Late Friday, police identified the deceased as Antonio Leeks, 28, of Atlanta. Police officers performed CPR on Leeks, but were unsuccessful.

At least one of the other men began exchanging gunfire with the homeowner as they ran away.

Police say the woman was staying at the residence because it is convenient to her business. She and the other man staying there are not married or in a relationship, police said.

The two suspects who fled the scene are still being sought.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org.

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