Crime & Safety

Boy Dies After Shooting In Lawrenceville, Police Investigate

A juvenile male who was shot Tuesday night on Bernice Drive later died in a local hospital.

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Gwinnett County Police responded Tuesday night to a report of a shooting on Bernice Drive in Lawrenceville. A boy who was shot at the scene later died.
Gwinnett County Police responded Tuesday night to a report of a shooting on Bernice Drive in Lawrenceville. A boy who was shot at the scene later died. (Gwinnett County Police Department)

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — A boy died after a shooting Tuesday night in Lawrenceville, and Gwinnett County Police are trying to find out why.

Police responded to a call at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday reporting a shooting on Bernice Drive. When they arrived, they learned that a juvenile male had arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The juvenile died at the hospital.

Authorities said it’s unclear what prompted the shooting and have not provided a description of a suspect. The juvenile has not been publicly identified.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Gwinnett County Police detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

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