Crime & Safety

Norcross Teen Jailed For Murder

Jefrey Alexander Rios, 17, was booked into Gwinnett County Detention Center on Monday.

NORCROSS, GA β€” A Norcross teen was jailed Monday on charges including murder.

Jefrey Alexander Rios, 17, is charged with murder, aggravated assault and armed robbery β€” all felonies β€” according to Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office booking documents.

Rios is accused of shooting and killing Cristian Daniel Carrillo in an attempted robbery on Saturday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The paper cites warrants saying Rios pointed a gun at Carrillo, demanded money and marijuana, then shot him in the chest.

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Gwinnett County authorities did not immediately have details to provide in the case.

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