Crime & Safety

Loganville Man Shot, Killed Police Search For Shooter

A man is dead and one is on the run from police after a shooting Sunday afternoon that occurred in Loganville, police say.

LOGANVILLE, GA — One man is dead and one is on the run from police after a shooting Sunday afternoon that occurred at 4353 Grove Lake Street in Loganville, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Christopher Grier, 44, was shot at his home at, about 4:15 p.m., during an argument with his step-son Sean C. Edwards-Tuggle, 26, police say. Grier was dead when officers arrived on the scene.

Edwards-Tuggle fled in his car before police arrived. Edwards-Tuggle is wanted on charges on aggravated assault and felony murder. Edwards-Tuggle is currently at large and police need the public's help in locating him. He is described as 5' 10" tall and 175 pounds. He is driving a silver 2010 Dodge Avenger with GA tag RGJ9108.

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Police say there are witnesses who are cooperating with the investigation.

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The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect. If anyone knows or has information on his whereabouts please call the Gwinnett County Police Department or your local police agency.If anyone has any information to share in this case, please 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<http://www.crimestoppersatlanta.org/>. You can also text your tip to “Crimes” (274637). Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number(s): 18-030052.

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