Reward Offered For Info in Norcross Teen's Shooting Death

NORCROSS, GA — Police are offering a reward of $3,000 for information in the shooting death of a Norcross teenager early this month.

Gwinnett County Police said Thursday they are continuing to investigate the death of 18-year-old Jimmy Rodriguez.

"Detectives have been diligently working leads in the case, but none have led to an arrest," police spokesman Cpl. Deon Washington said in a news release.

Police say Rodriguez had stopped his car to try to help a friend that was in a fight.

They received a 911 call regarding a vehicle accident at 9908 West National Circle in Norcross.

When officers arrived they found that Rodriguez had been shot while driving his vehicle.

Two adult, male passengers in his vehicle were not hurt.

Police say Rodriguez was driving when he saw a friend at the intersection of Graves Road and East National Circle having a verbal argument with two men.

He turned his car around and approached and, as he did, one of the men began shooting into his car, police said.

Rodriguez was hit by at least one bullet, causing him to accelerate his vehicle and strike a parked car and a fence, according to police.

Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact Criminal Investigations at 770 513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters may contact Crime Stoppers at 404 577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. You can also text your tip to “Crimes” (274637).