Crime & Safety

Man Accused In Killing Of Stone Mountain Woman In Custody

A man Gwinnett police say shot and killed a woman outside of a construction site Friday has turned himself in to the county jail.

Edward Smith is arrested and charged on suspicion of aggravated assault and felony murder.
Edward Smith is arrested and charged on suspicion of aggravated assault and felony murder. (Photo By Gwinnett County Jail)

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA — Gwinnett police say a man accused in the shooting death of a Stone Mountain woman turned himself into authorities Monday.

Edward Smith was charged on suspicion of aggravated assault and felony murder, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Police said a woman named Breana Rogers was found dead Friday outside of a wrecked vehicle near a Stone Mountain Highway construction site.

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According to police, Rogers was shot multiple times and died at the scene.

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